A Christian chaplain has received a formal apology from the nonprofit he worked for after being threatened with consequences for continuing to wear a tiny cross pin badge that they thought may “create a barrier” with patients. However, the chaplain defended his choice to the end and stood firm in his faith.
Former businessman Derek Timms, 73, of Solihull in England, has worked as a chaplain for the U.K.-based hospice charity Marie Curie for the past five years, providing care and support to patients of terminal illness and their families. He has worn a half-inch gold pin badge depicting the Christian cross for 14 years, including at work. But in September, his choice was challenged by the new management.
