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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Ex-Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn says linking faith and employment a ‘dangerous idea’

Andrew Thorburn
Essendon has said Andrew Thornburn, despite not holding the same personal views as his City on a Hill church, felt he could not serve in both roles so resigned. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/EPA

Andrew Thorburn, who resigned as Essendon’s chief executive over his links to a church that condemns homosexuality and abortion, says workers are now worried their faith will impact their employment prospects.

Thorburn was appointed to the role on Monday but resigned on Tuesday afternoon after sermons by the City on a Hill church, of which he is chairman, were made public.

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