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New Mandatory Sex Ed Programme Violates Rights of Parents
January 27, 2013, CroatiaChristian parents are outraged over the contents of the governments new sex ed. programme. The government insisted and made opting out illegal, until the constitutional court found that the contents were against the law.
Anti-Christian Images and Posters at Pro-Gay Marriage Rally in Paris
January 27, 2013, FranceThe French gay activist lobby groups hosted a pro-gay marriage on the 27th of January. Unlike the pro-family rally of the 13th of January, whose posters and messages focused on images or phrases that reminded onlookers of the traditional family and of children’s need for a mother and father, the 27th of January demonstration signs were largely aimed at insulting Christians and the Pope. Some signs were calling for the “Pope to tie his own fallopian tubes.” Others called the Virgin Mary the first “surrogate mother”, while still others stated that gays were "less likely to harm children than priests".
Poster Depicts a Lesbian Virgin Mary Couple
January 17, 2013, CroatiaA poster advertisement for the play "Fine Dead Girls" contained an image with two Blessed Virgins embracing each other as lesbians. The play took place in the Zagreb theater Gavela. The poster was withdrawn after protests.
British Airways Banned Employee from Wearing a Cross, ECHR Confirms a Violation of Freedom of Religion
January 15, 2013, United Kingdom(October 2006 - January 2013)In October 2006 an employee, Ms Eweida, was banned from wearing a cross on a necklace by British Airways, UK. Court ruling in January 2008 upheld prohibition for Christians, but not for other religions' symbols. On January 15th, 2013, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Ms Eweida's rights had been violated.
Christian Counsellors Freedom of Conscience Trumped by Rights of Homosexuals
January 15, 2013, United KingdomThe rights of homosexual couples trumped those of Christians, according to a ruling of the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The European Court of Human Rights dismissed the Christian applicant Gary McFarlane and left the balancing out of rights to national appreciation.
Registrar’s Wish Not to Register Homosexual Unions Rejected
January 15, 2013, United KingdomLillian Ladele, a Christian registrar, was disciplined because of her stance on civil partnerships. The European Court of Human Rights dismissed Ladele’s application on January 15th, 2013 and left the balancing out of rights to the national authorities.
Christian Nurse Loses Battle to Wear Crucifix at Work
January 15, 2013, United KingdomThe Employment Tribunal found ‘No Discrimination’ despite the ruling that a Christian nurse cannot wear a cross for religious reasons though a Muslim can wear a hijab for religious reasons. On January 15th, 2013, the European Court of Human Rights confirmed that the hospital could make such policies - if justified by health and safety reasons.
ECHR Decides Against Freedom of Religion in Three Cases, in Favour of One
January 15, 2013, European Institutions (EU, ECHR, et.al.)On January 15th, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in the four UK Freedom of Religion cases: one was ruled in favour and three against. The decision of the Court is not yet final and can be appealed to the Grand Chamber of the Court.
Protestant Churches Vandalised and Burglarised in Hessen
January 15, 2013, GermanyIn Rödermark (Hessen) and the district of Offenbach Protestant churches were targeted by vandals. Altar clothes, bibles and other things were stolen. Due to these incidents, the targeted churches remain closed during the night.
Church Vandalised in Duren
January 14, 2013, GermanyIn Duren (NRW) the St. Cyriac Church was completely defiled and the tabernacle desecrated. The damage was so grave that the church was pronounced unfit for service.