Christians in Cheltenham mocked at work
CHRISTIANS in Cheltenham say they have been mocked for their beliefs at work, following a landmark discrimination ruling.
This week the European Court of Human Rights ruled that British Airways employee Nadia Eweida suffered discrimination at work.
BA forced the 60-year-old to stop wearing her gold cross visibly.
A number of Christians in Cheltenham say they have been insulted at work.
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Dave Hambling, from Naunton Park, said: "I have been called a bible basher by two managers in previous jobs."
The 30-year-old, who is now a social worker for the county council, added: "Discrimination has been a problem in the past."
Have you been mocked in the workplace for your faith? Tell us below.
Comments
by Judas
Sunday, January 20 2013, 10:13AM
“The above article ends with "Have you been mocked in the workplace for your faith? Tell us below." Not a single comment has been entered? Why?”
by Judas
Saturday, January 19 2013, 11:04AM
“clc444 - Or being a victim of the Spanish Inquistion”
by clc444
Saturday, January 19 2013, 12:17AM
“None of this sounds as bad as being burnt at the stake. Which is how most christians would have had me.”
by lordigaga
Friday, January 18 2013, 6:04PM
“is there a god?”
by Judas
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:57PM
“Christianity doesn't require the wearing of a cross, so the cases had no merit.
Many places of work will only allow the wearing of a wedding ring and no other 'fashion' jewellery, so it's right that these cases were rejected.
All of these people have the option to find other jobs, if they don't like the conditions.”
by geraint2010
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:37PM
“Most Sikh men wear the turban, many Muslim women wear a hijab so why the big deal about Christians displaying a cross? Religious types don't bother me as long as they don't keep trying to convert me, but I guess they're only trying to save our souls! (That last bit works best when spoken!!)”
by TIMONLINE2010
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:35PM
“I was meaning that Christians are expected to take such 'comments' on the cheek whereas I'm sure employees would be disciplined for calling someone a queer!”
by Grahambarker
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:29PM
“Hubert - any one who wears their heart on their sleeve is bound to be the focus of attention - wanted or not.
Just as you have the right to state your mind - please bear in mind that others around you also have the right to a quiet life.
I'm really gald we weren't work mates.”
by IsitJimKerr
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:08PM
“TIMONLINE2010.................sorry, I'm not understanding your train of thought.”
by TIMONLINE2010
Friday, January 18 2013, 1:39PM
“I'd like to see the reaction to a manager calling someone a queer!”