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Church of England bishops meet ministers over 'chilling' effect of equality laws
Church of England bishops have urged the Coalition to protect Christians from the �chilling� effect of equality laws, in a series of meetings with ministers.
Some employers see quiet displays of religious belief by their staff as being offensive "almost by definition�, the Church�s national assembly, the General Synod, has been warned.
Senior Anglicans have raised their concerns in meetings with government ministers and expect practical measures to safeguard Christian rights in response.
A series of cases in recent months have seen Christians face disciplinary action and even the law courts for expressing their beliefs, or displaying symbols such as the cross, at work.
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July 13, 2011
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