Why do people constantly go on about discrimination against other religions when christians are just as well?

Question

Point in question: A woman is asked to remove her cross necklace while she's teaching and she refuses, saying its her constitutional right to freedom of religion... and yet she is fired because they are afraid her necklace will offend someone who isnt christian.
and yet they didnt think that.. their asking her to remove her necklace was offensive to her?
and on that note.. why would that offend someone? it wouldnt offend me if someone of a different religion was praying or worshiping in their own way... as long as they dont mind me praying in my way!
People are so easily offended. take it from a true southerner.. life is alot easier ifyou just dont give a damn about the little things in life! like being offended... just dont care! its soo much easier than actually complaining about things!
and besides! if everyone else get freedom to practice their religion. why cant christians be free to wear their crosses?

yes. before someone flips out i know, is usually not like that!

As for the answer about Christians burning Buddhist temples... i'd like to think that they went to hell... because ya know what... teh Bible says "Love thy neighbor" which i've always interpreted to be 'love the person, hate what their ways'

a true Christian wouldn't do that.. a TRUE christian is forgiving and loves all people untill they give him (or her before someone freaks) the right to dislike them.

most people who think the extremes.. arent true christians at all.. and will probably go to hell.

Answer 1

First of all most schools habe a dress code. If an employee signs a contract it means that person read the rules and is going to follow them. School districts enforce dress codes because most schools have a diverse population. If they were to allow Christian symbols then they would have to allow all symbols. Schools have enough fights in the hallways.
Honestly I dont care either but religion is schools has become a hot topic...one that seems to have no middle ground for whats politically correct.

I did however find a case in which a librian at a puplic library was fired yet won in appeal in federal court.

Answer 2

I must admit that I do agree with what you are saying. I find it quite silly that she was asked to remove a cross in case it offended someone - unless it was a 2 ft long cross.
I know that there are some schools in the UK that no longer let children do easter and christmas activities, because of the large number of non-Christian children at the school, and many businesses now send chritmas cards with seasons greetings, as opposed to merry christmas, so as not to offend anyone.

Whilst I am all for religious freedom (personally I would prefer no religion, but that is me), if I were to live in a muslim country then I would go along with they muslim way of doing things, If I lived in India, I would go along with the hindu or Sikh way of doing things. As an Atheist living in a Judeo-Christian based society, I do not get offended by people giving me a Merry Christmas card. I know that that will happen becuase of the society I live in. Why should others voluntarily go and live in a society different from their own, then complain about that society.

Answer 3

You're asking too many questions at the same time, and many points you make are unrelated. I do not disagree with you, however. I think the teacher you mentioned should be able to wear the necklace, as long as religion did not creep into the curriculum.

Beyond that, your example does not delegitimize claims that other religions are being discriminated against. Further, the case-in-point certainly does not justify retaliatory discrimination against other religious groups.

This is not a reason for other groups to quiet their protests. Rather, when opponents acknowledge each other's complaints, the Gods of all of them will bless us with peace.

In the US, other religions are still discriminated against more than Christianity. I would have guessed that would still be apparent in the South. But change is dynamic, and levels of religious persecution will continue to fluctuate, that is for sure.

Answer 4

You are right. It's completely unfair.

memyselfandi, Obviously the main Christian community does not condone what the extremists do. Christians have erred. Does that make Christianity bad? Absolutely not. A Muslim extremist may commit a terrorist act. Does that mean the religion is evil or I would be upset if a Muslim worshiped near me? No way. Everyone has the right to take part in and be proud of their beliefs.

Answer 5

Employers are just cowards. They'll do anything to keep up the good image, and if that means shunning a worker because they're expressing their beliefs, they will not hesitate to do so.

You're right though, I sure 99 percent of people would not have been offended by that necklace (let alone have noticed it).

But it's not just Christans, it's every group. I'm sure if a Jew went into a school with a shirt that had the star of david on it, he would be thrown into the street. Or if a muslim wore a turban or something... you get my point.

Answer 6

What's your source for the story about the cross and the teacher?

With respect, but stories of these "persecutions" get posted all the time, but either no-one can cite a source or else it turns out the story is misrepresented.

If true, the teacher should sue, and the ACLU would be there to back her up.

edit: I notice that the two people who gave me a thumbs down didn't provide a source for the "phantom teacher" story.

Answer 7

It annoys the hell out of me too. I'm Wiccan and am attending a Catholic School (not my choice) and they're constantly going on about equality and acceptance and ****. The problem though, if they found out I was a Wiccan I could be thrown out of the school. I have no objection to Catholicism, but they have everything against me. I'm a 'devil worshiper' and the 'spawn of the earth'.
Practice what you preach people!
I think it's just human nature. We need and thrive off conflict.

Answer 8

dear friend if i ask the same question from u wat will be ur answer the same thing is happening with our muslims if i ask HITLER who has christian and who killed thousands of human beings but can i blame christianity 4 it NO b/c it is not right & also it is not allow in our religion then y people says that muslims r terrorist just b/c of 1 person osama if he is muslim that does not mean that whole ISLAM is bad
2nd thing that killing any innocent human being is conempt in ISLAM if any muslim kill any innocent human he is like those who has kill the whole humanity 4 which God will give him punishment .
regarding ur question about women ya i feel really bad thats was not good every person has a freedom of religion

Answer 9

As Paul told us that Christ's suffering is completed in us, Christians are called to not only suffer in silence but acknowledge the honor God is bestowing upon us when we do so.

A woman being required to remove a piece of Christian jewelry is an honor for her in front of God. Rejoice!!

Your Sister in Christ Jesus

Answer 10

Have you ever noticed that old people don't get offended like young people do? Maybe we should all take them as an example of wisdom and start ignoring the ignorant.