As a Christian, I was greatly angered by this story. I wear a crucifix and chain on the outside of my T shirt/pullover all the time. It is not simply jewellery, it is a crucifix and is a symbol of my faith. This IS a Christian country, even though we are slowly descending into secularism.
I don't care whether people want to wear the Hidjab, turbans, thongs or whatever but if anyone tried to stop me wearing my crucifix they would not find me sitting back and accepting it. The health and safety argument is poppycock. I hope this lady takes her case as far as possible and wins.
But what if you had taken a job with terms and conditions stating visible jewellery was unacceptable? No one is saying this woman should be stopped from wearing a crucifix down to the shops, when she goes out at night - what she, and you, wear in your own lives is entirely your choice. She's not even being stopped from wearing it at work! All she has to do is keep it under her blouse!
You describe it as a symbol of your faith, but it is one you wear by choice - your religion doesn't dictate that it should be worn. In practical terms it can be concealed easily, unlike a turban or veil (although as I understand it the Quran does not insist these should b worn, so I feel it is perfectly acceptable for employers to ask for these to be removed). Faith is a personal choice; why does this woman have to force it down people's throats by wearing this crucifix?
If she turned up late every day, she would be breaking the rules of her employment. If she took twice the normal lunchbreak, she would be breaking the rules. If she stole office supplies, she would be breaking the rules. Why is deciding she doesn't want to wear her uniform despite repeated warnings any different? She has lost her appeal and quite rightly so.
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