by Times Online UK
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.
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.
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.
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