Co-op bank bars Christian group

John Carter · 24-06-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scotgirl

its alright for a B&B owner to turn away people

but not alright for a bank to turn away a customer

isnt that having double standards

No. The B&B owner owns the business. It's his. He didn't sell out for benefits of being limited or being a PLC. It's all on his shoulders. His house, his rules.

The bank is owned by shareholders. They sold out for the benefits of being PLCs. No one person owns the bank, therefore there's no one personal opinion involved in the running of it. Everyone's house, everyone's rules.

mkpdavies · 24-06-2005, 04:47 PM

I kind of like your methodology there JC. I think I will take it on and use it as my own.

24-06-2005, 06:41 PM

ive read the proposed Religious hatred bill and the bank closing down this customers account would not be contrvening this bill so they could do it even if the Religious hatred bill was introduced

check it yourself if you don't belive me

John like i keep saying, under the current law the B&B owner has the right to turn people away so there isnt a problem he has the freedom to do this, so the point is mute the B&B owner can turn everyone away he does not want staying in his establishment

John Carter · 24-06-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scotgirl

John like i keep saying, under the current law the B&B owner has the right to turn people away so there isnt a problem he has the freedom to do this, so the point is mute

Not really. The Scottish Tourist Board denied him a listing in their database because of his actions, rendering him less able to compete with his gay-friendly competitors. So while the law isn't closing him down as such, the powers that be are trying their hardest by way of "do what we tell you or you can't have free advertising".

But hey, never mind - the whole thing gives me an idea for yet another method of making money.

24-06-2005, 07:14 PM

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Not really. The Scottish Tourist Board denied him a listing in their database because of his actions, rendering him less able to compete with his gay-friendly competitors. So while the law isn't closing him down as such, the powers that be are trying their hardest by way of "do what we tell you or you can't have free advertising".

but according to you this mythical silent majoirty would want to stay in a B&B like that and it was given media attention so wont this silent majority be more likely to stay there increasing thier profits

personally i wouldnt want to stay in such an unfriendly place but thats the freedom i have to pick somewhere else

Percentage · 24-06-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by John Carter

Valid reason for this - Sandals is for "love" (i.e. lounging around on the beach snogging) and most straight folks don't want to see gays with each other. Just one of those facts of life.

I've heard of a cruise company in the US that deal specifically in cruise's for lesbian couples who want to get away from it all and engage in plenty of the above! 8)

Is there any chance John you could look INTO phpbb_this and possibly buy them out,maybe even give me a job as a bar steward,I'm not afraid of hard work you know? :wink:

arden forester · 24-06-2005, 11:42 PM

Just a point to add. The Co-op Bank is linked to the Co-operative Party, so it is vaguely political anyway!
http://www.co-op-party.org.uk/index.asp

25-06-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by arden forester

Just a point to add. The Co-op Bank is linked to the Co-operative Party, so it is vaguely political anyway!
http://www.co-op-party.org.uk/index.asp

very vague sill does not change that they can turn away custom if they want

has anyone found out or does anyone know what christian voice's stance is on homosexulaity is anyway it would perhaps answer the main question

i can only imagine its not pleasent, as they were quite willing to do a cancer charity out of money

BritishPatriot · 25-06-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scotgirl

has anyone found out or does anyone know what christian voice's stance is on homosexulaity is anyway it would perhaps answer the main question

They believe sexual activity is only lawful within marriage and that homosexuality is perverting God's created order. See http://www.christianvoice.org.uk/med...ain_in_Sin.pdf on page 14 half way down.

They also have links to do with sexual healing. See http://www.christianvoice.org.uk/police.html

IceDragon · 25-06-2005, 10:08 PM

If it has been mentioned earlier forgive me but I would like to point out that the Co-operative Bank does Islamic loans according to Sharia law.

The same Sharia law which stones homosexuals, I don't see anything to do with Christian Voice saying that they want to stone homosexuals.

I suppose if they ban Christian voice they should also ban religious Muslims because they don't agree with homosexuality either, not many religious people (and non religious people for that matter) agree with homosexuality.

What's the next step, people who march against paedophiles being told to close their bank accounts?

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arden forester Uber Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Solihull, in The Forest of Arden, Warwickshire! Posts: 2,699 Party: None	Just a point to add. The Co-op Bank is linked to the Co-operative Party, so it is vaguely political anyway! http://www.co-op-party.org.uk/index.asp __________________ www.ardenforester.blogspot.com www.westminster-whispers.blogspot.com

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24-06-2005, 06:41 PM	#43 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	ive read the proposed Religious hatred bill and the bank closing down this customers account would not be contrvening this bill so they could do it even if the Religious hatred bill was introduced check it yourself if you don't belive me John like i keep saying, under the current law the B&B owner has the right to turn people away so there isnt a problem he has the freedom to do this, so the point is mute the B&B owner can turn everyone away he does not want staying in his establishment

25-06-2005, 10:08 PM	#50 (permalink)
IceDragon Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,048	If it has been mentioned earlier forgive me but I would like to point out that the Co-operative Bank does Islamic loans according to Sharia law. The same Sharia law which stones homosexuals, I don't see anything to do with Christian Voice saying that they want to stone homosexuals. I suppose if they ban Christian voice they should also ban religious Muslims because they don't agree with homosexuality either, not many religious people (and non religious people for that matter) agree with homosexuality. What's the next step, people who march against paedophiles being told to close their bank accounts?