Christians Have No Right To Wear The Cross/Crucifix At Work, Govt Says
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9136191/Christians-have-no-right-to-wear-cross-at-work-says-Government.html#disqus_thread
In a highly significant move, ministers will fight a case at the European Court of Human Rights in which two British women will seek to establish their right to display the cross.
It is the first time that the Government has been forced to state whether it backs the right of Christians to wear the symbol at work.
A document seen by The Sunday Telegraph discloses that ministers will argue that because it is not a “requirement” of the Christian faith, employers can ban the wearing of the cross and sack workers who insist on doing so ...
Shocking!
In a highly significant move, ministers will fight a case at the European Court of Human Rights in which two British women will seek to establish their right to display the cross.
It is the first time that the Government has been forced to state whether it backs the right of Christians to wear the symbol at work.
A document seen by The Sunday Telegraph discloses that ministers will argue that because it is not a “requirement” of the Christian faith, employers can ban the wearing of the cross and sack workers who insist on doing so ...
Shocking!
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Sometimes I wish this planet would just implode.
No displays of the Union Flag on buildings, nor the Crosses of Saints George, Andrew and Patrick.
No members of the clergy to wear crosses/crucifixes at work.
No medals to be issued by Her Majesty The Queen.
Red Cross to remove their insignia.
No hot cross buns to be baked at supermarkets and bakers....
I'm not usually into tattoos but I feel like getting one tattoed on my forehead.
LOL. Nice. Nothing there I could madly object to.
Although I think you're confusing the trappings of 19thC flagwaving imperialism with some cult or other.:D
Yep, must admit I don't want to see someone's cross or crucifix. It makes me doubt their professionalism/intelligence/judgement. If I saw a surgeon, about to operate on me, wearing one I'd be well freaked out.
Heh, now you're just degenerating into a Richard Littlejohn parody. "You couldn't make it up, PC gone mad" etc etc
If you suspect you may have to attend such things as job interviews, public engagements, or parties, then I'd strongly recommend you forget about the forehead tattoo
Glad you liked it, I'm sure.
Our flags are Christian Crosses, as our Nation is Christian.
Of course you do.
Who?
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Some of it is....
Nope. I'm about to become active in civil disobedience for the first time in my life.
I have worn my Cross around my neck for decades, and nobody is going to make me remove it.
The point is that employers have the right to dictate the uniform and appearance of their staff as long as their rules aren't illegal. Not quite the same as wholesale banning of cross symbols across the country by the EU
I think it's fine so long as other religions are given the same treatment by, for example, by banning the burqa from our streets workplaces and classrooms. I don't recall Jesus telling us that we need to wear crosses around our necks to be Christians.
They're not saying you can't wear it, they're saying its not a HUMAN RIGHT to wear it, therefore employers are free to ban it if they so wish.
True but other religions would argue that banning, say, the turban or hijab is illegal as it infringes on their human rights as that dress is a requirement of their religion.
But it is a human right for Abu Qatada to walk free. Go figure.
Oh, ok, so they're not banning it directly, they're just giving the green light for some OTHER human beings to stop people from wearing something.
Glad that's cleared up then. When do we start on the important things?
I would indeed think that say a doctor, or a lawyer or a teacher was being highly unprofessional if I clocked a cross round their neck. I'd also question their ability to be doing a job that requires you to think clearly, and not be superstitious.
Well yeah, it is a human right to not get locked up without due process or get tortured.
It all seems so ridiculous, and wouldn't it be amazing if you could pull all of these indoctrinated folk out of their respective faith boxes, and show them how insane their superstitions were from a neutral perspective. Nobody's imaginary friends are more powerful or righteous than any other persons imaginary friends, for one good reason - THEY ARE NOT REAL!