UK council tells staff not to ask for ‘Christian’ names for sake of inclusivity

Sutton Council in south London has told employees to stop asking for people's “Christian” names, advising them instead to use “first name, forename or given name.” The council has also directed staff to remove other religious and sex-based terms.

Officials at Sutton Council have told employees they should no longer ask members of the public for their “Christian” name, according to The Telegraph. Instead, the council’s staff are advised to use “first name, forename, or given name” in a new 13-page document that focuses on “inclusive” language.

The guidance issued by the council, run by the Liberal Democrats, states that references to religion should be avoided unless the topic in question demands it, The Sun reported.

The document also advises council workers to avoid language that could be labeled as ageist, including refraining from using “youngsters” for those younger than 30 or “pensioners” for individuals over 65.


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UK council tells staff not to ask for ‘Christian’ names for sake of inclusivity

Sutton Council in south London has told employees to stop asking for Christian names, advising them instead to use first name, forename or given name

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[1LoverofGod]

Christianity will continue to be seen as "offensive" and persecution will increase....


"And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another."
Matthew 24:10

 

[mattfivefour]

Maybe it doesn't make sense to ask people for their Christian name, when only 7.5% of the population is actually Christian. In other words, almost 93% of the population of the United Kingdom is not Christian. So sad! England was once one of the strongest Christian nations in the world, the site of a number of great revivals. And today look where she is. What's shocking to me is that it happened within barely half a century. It's true what is said: we are always just one generation away from paganism.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Sutton Council in south London has told employees to stop asking for people's “Christian” names, advising them instead to use “first name, forename or given name.” The council has also directed staff to remove other religious and sex-based terms.

Officials at Sutton Council have told employees they should no longer ask members of the public for their “Christian” name, according to The Telegraph. Instead, the council’s staff are advised to use “first name, forename, or given name” in a new 13-page document that focuses on “inclusive” language.

The guidance issued by the council, run by the Liberal Democrats, states that references to religion should be avoided unless the topic in question demands it, The Sun reported.

The document also advises council workers to avoid language that could be labeled as ageist, including refraining from using “youngsters” for those younger than 30 or “pensioners” for individuals over 65.


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UK council tells staff not to ask for ‘Christian’ names for sake of inclusivity

Sutton Council in south London has told employees to stop asking for Christian names, advising them instead to use first name, forename or given name

www.christianpost.com

Maybe Ma'am and Sir are still OK.

Oh, wait . . .