News in from America that some may find a little unusual, a Christian university in Nashville, has amended its non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation!
All to often we hear of religious schools, university or institutions attacking or banning or blocking gay people from equal rights, that its great to hear of the opposite for a change, which, should be applauded.
"We are a Christian community that is welcoming, loving and inclusive of everyone," said Belmont University President Bob Fisher in a Wednesday (Jan. 26) statement.
The change comes a month after the university's soccer coach, Lisa Howe, left her position after revealing that she and her lesbian partner were expecting a child.
In his announcement, Fisher said that sexual orientation was not a consideration in "hiring, promotion, salary or dismissal decisions" during the 11 years he has been president.
Howe hailed the policy change in a statement reported by The Tennessean.
"Significant change does not happen without sacrifice and without some people getting hurt along the way," she wrote. "However, in my opinion, everyone is a winner today."
The executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, however, said he was "saddened" by the school's decision, the Nashville newspaper reported.
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Amazing!
And for believers I suppose I could confirm that 'God moves in mysterious ways' so they better believe it.
For the rest of us I could say 'There's more joy over one sinner who repents . . ."
or maybe just 'Hooray!'.
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