UK: Prison Worker Barred from Chapel Services for Quoting Bible on Homosexuality Loses Case | Christian News Network

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“So quoting a Bible verse which implies that “gay” behavior is a sin is now cause for losing ones employment. Where does it go from here, will just owning a Bible be cause for termination in the future. ”  Admin

A Christian prison worker who was barred from participating in chapel services after quoting a Scripture that references homosexuality has lost his discrimination case before an employment tribunal.

As previously reported, Barry Trayhorn has been employed as a gardener at HMP Littlehey since 2011, and since 2012 he has volunteered to help with the chapel services at the invitation of the prison chaplain. The facility houses those who have been convicted of sex offenses.

In May of last year, while leading worship, Trayhorn felt led to quote from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 and exhort prisoners that forgiveness is available to those who will repent.

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