Woman loses fight to wear cross


	Woman loses fight to wear cross

JDomingues

11-20-2006 4:57 PM

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freedom, law, british airways, faith, cross

JDomingues says:

It seem to me that religion is being banned from society.

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11-20-2006 6:05 PM

bignosemousie

It seem to me that religion is being banned from society.

There are people who would support that wholeheartedly. However, I don't think all religions get equal treatment in this area.

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		<B>It is important to wear it to express my faith</B>
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		<B>If it is acceptable to wear a veil, then yes it should be acceptable to wear a cross too</B>
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