Sunday, August 04, 2013

Where Are The 'Civil Rights Types' When Actually Needed?

Christians are less likely than atheists to be promoted to top jobs, official figures show.
However, well under a fifth of Christians work in the best-paid and most influential jobs or are married to someone who does.
The figures also show high levels of senior and professional employment among the Jewish and Hindu communities.
The breakdown of employment and religious belief, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) from the 2011 census, comes as campaigners claim it is becoming harder for Christians to get to the top.
Barrister Andrea Minichiello Williams, a member of the Church of England’s General Synod, said: ‘If you hold views that are contrary to the prevailing orthodoxy you are seen as potential trouble.
‘This is a real phenomenon. Christianity is now a bar to appointment or promotion.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2383925/Christians-lose-atheists-senior-jobs-religious-people-held-positions.html#ixzz2axYI07ao

I hope most Americans had a Godly Thanksgiving.

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