Professor sues Christian college after being fired for comments criticizing homosexuality

A college professor has filed a lawsuit against a Christian college after being fired over social media posts he made criticizing homosexuality.

Dr. Aaron Edwards was fired in March following statements he made online, ending his employment at Cliff College, located in England, that lasted for seven years. Edwards revealed Tuesday that he has enlisted the help of Christian Legal Centre to support his case against the school, according to Fox News Digital.

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"I think many Christians have not been willing to say things that will offend people," he said. "The British people especially find it hard to offend people in ways that other cultures don't because they're more willing to say, 'This is what I believe, and you need to kind of get over it. And I'm free to say that.' I think in Britain for many years, we've tolerated a kind of self-silencing."

Edwards had claimed on Feb. 19 that homosexuality was "invading the Church" and that many Christians no longer saw "the severity" that such an invasion posed. The statement caused major pushback among LGBT activists, and Cliff College issued a statement calling Edwards's post "unacceptable" and "inappropriate."

The professor refused to delete his post, which ultimately led to his firing.

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Edwards believes that more Christians will have to face similar situations that he underwent this year, warning that progressive ideology is "invading" both the church and society itself. However, he also said he is encouraged by others who have pushed back against progressive ideology within the church and hopes that the lawsuit against Cliff College will help raise awareness about free speech being at risk in the United Kingdom.

The Washington Examiner has contacted Cliff College for comment.