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by Times Online <\/em>UK<\/p>\n

A homosexual Christian questioned about his sex life during a job interview with a bishop has won a claim for discrimination against the Church of England.<\/p>\n

John Reaney was the favourite candidate for the role of youth worker within the Hereford diocese. But his appointment was blocked by the Rt Rev Anthony Priddis who, during a two-hour meeting, questioned Mr Reaney about a previous gay relationship. Yesterday a tribunal found that the Hereford diocesan board of finance had turned Mr Reaney down for the job because of his sexuality.<\/p>\n

Mr Reaney, 42, had claimed unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. He was supported and financed by Stonewall, the gay rights lobby group. Click here to read more.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> Homosexuality and the New Age<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Ted Haggard Story Will Raise Serious Questions for All<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Dirty Little Secret About Many Online Christian Bookstores<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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