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BA banned worker from displaying her Crucifx over her uniform

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VanillaMilkshake · 14/10/2006 23:31

Cannot believe this has happened - it's PC gone mad!

BA advise they still allow turbans, bangles etc, as it's not practical to cover such religious symblols with the uniform. But banned a Christian worker from displaying a small silver crucifix no bigger than a 5pence piece!

Is England - Britain, not a historically Christian country - And are they not caled British Airways.

I am Christian and I where a crucifx at all times. However in no way do I look down upon or pretend to understand other religions. I belive firmly in freedom of choice - but feel this decision is ridiculous - where will it end?!

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QueenQuootieSpookypieBee · 14/10/2006 23:34

How stupid. Id do it anyway - discrimination if you ask me.

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 14/10/2006 23:38

I heard some from the Muslim Council of Britain (or whatever it is they're called...) on the news today talking about this and saying it was outrageous that they were being banned from wearing it!

Judy1234 · 15/10/2006 00:31

Is it not like schools which ban all jewllery in case it causes a safety problem or it is it just that our religion doesn't require us to wear anything to be Christian so that is different form a requirement to wear a turban?

alexsCURSEDMUMMY · 15/10/2006 00:37

it wasn't even a crucifix just a small cross. it's insane-absolutely insane

allhallows · 15/10/2006 05:39

Yes of course it's insane & hopefully BA will realise it, too, before they go belly-up. It's sillier than Prince Charles saying he's Defender of the Faiths.

tinbus · 15/10/2006 19:29

blinky heck whats next

tinbus · 15/10/2006 19:29

blinky heck whats next

edam · 15/10/2006 19:38

I think BA probably realise by now what a mistake they've made here. Her union is backing her - completely ridiculous to say, for example, Sikh bangles are OK but not a necklace with a cross. I bet the idiot who tried to ban the cross is NOT from an ethnic minority or minority religion. Bet they are white and of Christian descent if not practice.

DominiConnor · 15/10/2006 20:22

The problem is that many people want to go to any lengths to avoid "offending" people with hysterical superstitions.
You can't do that, it's simply not possible.

BA has a variant on the Union flag on it's tail.
That is in fact multiple crosses of various saints, and I have absolutelt no doubt some nut is going to be "offended" about that as well.

My first name name, like around 1/3 of the population is a Christian one, both Mohammed and Jesus are used in this way as well.
Would we be banned from wearing name tags ?
Adolf is now not so popular a name as it once was, because of history, but should we refuse to employ people of that name ?

This sounds silly to you ?
Good
Because it's silly.

We have to stop pandering to religious "offence".
The point of it is to allow religious leaders to portary their groups as "victims", even when that group is a majority and running the country.

It suits religious leaders to have these "offences", and where none is meant, it will still be found.
Because it needs to be found...

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VanillaMilkshake · 15/10/2006 21:10

So called 'do gooders' who go round identifying areas of potential offence really need to shut up! Half the time they cause the problem. Such as where I live the Nativity was removed from the Christmas display in case it caused offence HELLO!

Religion is such an explosive topic - why can't individuals make their own choice and not oppose anyone elses?? 'World Leaders' should focus on preaching acceptance of others and focus their attnetions on saving the planet not dominating it!

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moaningpaper · 15/10/2006 21:12

Wearing a crucifix is making a very big statement

It is nothing to do with your religious obligations

It is not a uniform

I think BA are correct

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VanillaMilkshake · 15/10/2006 21:19

MP I do not agree - wearing my crucifix makes me feel like I am protected. Same as some people where a St Christopher.

BA are being ridiculous, why bangles but not a silver necklace?

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SOULGHOUL · 15/10/2006 21:22

If they allow the bangles they should allow the crucifix, if they didn't allow the bangles then it would be fair to ban the crucifix.

Sorry im a complete aetheist - I think religion kills far more people than it saves!! But if it floats someone elses boat then fine (as long as you dont knock on my door to convert me at tea time cos you wont like me when im hungry!!)

Muslim council always seem to speak sense - shame there's a few other prats spoiling it for them.

SOULGHOUL · 15/10/2006 21:23

Personally I rely on condoms for protection.

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VanillaMilkshake · 15/10/2006 21:31

"But if it floats someone elses boat then fine (as long as you dont knock on my door to convert me at tea time cos you wont like me when im hungry!!) "

Thank you this is exactly what I mean - identifying your religion through jewellery is one thing - but raming it down someone throat is completely another.

I had the JW's know on the door last week and leave a couple of pamphlets. Was in a rush - but dont like being rude. Pointed out to them that I was practising Christian and they actuallys aid it was nice to see and hear that!

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SOULGHOUL · 15/10/2006 22:33

Sometimes I can be having a lovely conversation with someone and they they drop "Jesus" into the conversation and they may as well say "pixies" to me...I just run LOL

mummylin2495 · 15/10/2006 23:06

i wear a necklet that has my birthstone on it does that mean that i cant wear it in case it offends anybody whose birthday is not in february ?get real BA.soulghoul i love your sense of humour.!

GhoulsToo · 15/10/2006 23:10

it floats my boat to fly naked but only with BA - I'm sure that will offend someone

mummylin2495 · 16/10/2006 09:05

soulghoul (grin) (grin) (grin)

DominiConnor · 16/10/2006 09:06

I don't know how serious mmuumylin is, but various evangelical groups have given hassle to firms who indulge in "witchcraft" including such covens of mystical mayhem as Procter and Gamble the soap people (yes, really).
Politicians are making this worse by pandering to "communities". I'm very skeptical about these actually existing, but the message is going out that if you threaten violence, and are member of a big gang, you will get things.

mummylin2495 · 16/10/2006 09:08

obviously there is someone here who has no sense of humour can you not see that we are being a bit lighthearted,join BA and get a life

mummylin2495 · 16/10/2006 09:15

actually my dh is always telling me im a witch !

nulnulcat · 16/10/2006 09:20

have worked for ba amongst other airlines and wearing crucifixes or any other necklaces is not banned it just has to be worn under the uniform and not visible

2Babies0Bumps · 16/10/2006 09:23

this is stupid.
would a jewish man be asked to wear his skull cap under his uniform?! i doubt it. a turban under the uniform?!
i would not describe myself as 'a christian' but i do not find antones religious bits and pieces (for want of better phrase!) offensive.

fuzzywuzzy · 16/10/2006 09:23

nulnulcat, so it's a necklace thing then, as apposed to 'you are not allowed to wear a crucifix because there are people who will see it and become incredibly offended by the sight??'

I believe the sikh bangle is a religious thing, they have to wear it (I think).

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