Tag: Andrew Thorburn

Christians Need Not Apply

Commentary Upon being forced to resign only a day after being appointed CEO of the Essendon Football Club, Andrew Thorburn stated tellingly that his “personal Christian faith is not tolerated or permitted in the public square.” Thorburn, who has had a distinguished career in business, including six years as CEO of the National Australia Bank,…


Chosen CEO of Australian Football Club Resigns Following Pressures on Religious Views

The chosen chief executive officer of Australian rules football club Essendon, Andrew Thorburn, has resigned after only one day in the job on the basis of his religious belief.  Thorburn is chairman of City on a Hill church which said on its website that lust, practicing homosexuality and sex outside of marriage are sins according to…