Mike McLoughlin's Blog :: Religious Freedom at Work

A national debate is developing in America on the role of religion in the public square especially in the workplace. Since the start of this year, PBS has done a special report on Faith in the Workplace. ABC News reported on Corporate Chaplaincy programs. CNBC TV did an assignment on God and Money hosted by Tyler Mathisen. Articles have appeared in major newspapers, the ... more »

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Thursday, June 9

Time to protect Religious Freedom for Public Officials at work in Canada

by Mike McLoughlin on Thu 09 Jun 2005 07:38 PM PDT

The time has come for Canada to legislate protection for the religious freedom of public officials. According to a CP article, "Ottawa can't ensure religious protection in all same-sex fights: Cotler", Justice Minister Irwin Cotler stated "it is beyond his legal reach to protect provincial marriage commissioners" from sanction if they refuse services to homosexuals because of religious conscience.

Previously, Prime Minister Paul Martin had said, " "No ... more »

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Saturday, May 28

Fear of Faith at Work makes the Front Page - Globe & Mail: Christian Activists capturing Tory Seats

by Mike McLoughlin on Sat 28 May 2005 01:09 AM PDT

In what workplace is faith most feared? Is it the shop floor? The front office? How about the classroom? No, according to the Globe and Mail it is the Canadian Parliament. The headlines in Canada's national newspaper today reads "Christian activists capturing Tory races." The article lists a number of new candidates for the Conservative party who the Globe associates with the "religious right." (For an explanation ... more »