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Christians have no right to refuse to work on Sundays, rules judge

A new ruling by a High Court judge - the first on the issue in nearly a decade - says that Christians have no right to decline working on Sunday as it is not a â€œcore componentâ€ of their beliefs.

The judgment - which upholds an earlier decision - means that individual Christians do not have any protection from being fired for not working on Sundays.

Campaigners said the decision puts Christians at a disadvantage to other religions and means the judiciary are deciding what the core beliefs of Christians can be, which they say is an interference in the right to practise religion. ...

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1/8/13 10:38 PM

Nathaniel

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That is not fair whatsoever. I believe taking my stand for God and if I was to get fired for taking that stand then so be it. Jesus lives in me!

1/8/13 4:33 AM

John Beechy

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There is no right to refuse to work when one demands his so-called rights to a false Jesus such as a man or a woman wearing a black dress who demands homage.

Otherwise, believers have the "right" from God alone to work on the first day of the week or not to work.

1/7/13 9:40 PM

Ann

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I don't suppose Muslims would be ruled against like?

1/7/13 5:33 PM

Chris Perver

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I wonder if that judge works on a Sunday.

1/7/13 12:49 PM

A True Blue Jew

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