You Can't Wear Your Cross or Crucifix

The British government has backed two court decisions that stated employers had the right to terminate employees for refusing to take off a cross or crucifix. In doing so, the they have shown that other religions are considered to be above Christianity and violated religious freedom.

A spokesperson for the government stated that it is legal, as the wearing of a cross or crucifix is not required by religious laws. Whereas lawyers for the plaintiffs said religion includes doing things that are not a requirement of the faith. They went on to add that Christianity does not receive equal protection, and that the government persecutes Christians while it defends other religions.

Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, said that, "The irony is that when governments and courts dictate to Christians that the cross is a matter of insignificance, it becomes an even more important symbol and expression of our faith."

The cases are now being taken to the European Court of Human Rights.