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

Thorburn, who resigned over links to church that condemns homosexuality, fears example will reduce tolerance for others and diversity of thought'

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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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