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A spokesman for the airport later said Langmead had been found innocent of wrongdoing, according to The Times newspaper, and was reinstated after three days.
“This investigation was swiftly concluded and the employee has returned to work with a clean record,” the spokesman said.
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“Given the nature of this incident, we have agreed with our airport chaplain that he and his team will work with the employees involved to foster a greater level of understanding about each other’s beliefs and how this applies in the workplace.”
so they made a mistake.. owned up to it and are trying to fix it..
But what if I'm threatened that I'll be discriminated against by atheists? What if I'm the only believer in that office that won't allow Jesus' picture? What do I do?
In my opinion, having it up doesn't violates anyone's right, forcing them to remove it does.
Just a thought.
I would really find it odd in a country where there is a 90% belief in god that you'd find a workplace full of atheists, but if you do, let me know so I can change jobs
But to entertain your question as if it really did happen, I would have to question your motives for hanging a Jesus picture up in the first place. To me, it seems as if it would be out of spite more than anything else. But to be honest, I really don't see the motive behind placing a Jesus picture on the wall. To me, religion should be kept out of work altogether, this includes lack of religion. If no one talks about their opinions on the matter, than no one feels ill at ease.
I would really find it odd in a country where there is a 90% belief in god that you'd find a workplace full of atheists, but if you do, let me know so I can change jobs
Come to San Francisco - you'll find plenty! My ex-boss mentioned that she was a born-again Christian at one time, but then immediately said "Don't worry, I'm basically an Atheist now!" I told her it didn't matter either way, of course.
The main problem, as I see it, for a religious picture on a public wall is that if it's OK for one, then it's OK for all.
It's a matter of not favoring one special religion. This wasn't a picture of a cute little puppy dog or kitty cat. It was a message of religious belief.
They could have posted a picture of all the Saints, Mary, All the Hindu gods and goddesses, Buddha, and Joseph Smith. Maybe even a picture of someone's favorite TV Evangelist? Jerry Falwell? Could Rush Limbaugh be far behind?
Perhaps religious mottos??? Would that have been OK?
Where would you draw the line?
I sure am glad things settled down about this. It's so easy for people to get very upset about such things.
How many christians would be offended by a portrait of mohammad? Buddah? How about satan?
The workplace should be about work, not about parading your faith around.
By itself, a portrait of Mohammad, Buddha or Satan is not offensive.
People bring all kinds of stuff into work. Pictures of their spouses, kids, significant others. As long as it's not pornographic or otherwise harrassing (such as crude jokes or sick humor poking fun at protected classes of people) I do not see a problem with such a display.
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