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Christian man sues employer for forcing him to see a Pride flag on his way into work (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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Department of Public Works employee Eric Batman claims that having to see a Progress Pride flag flying outside the department’s Alhambra, California, headquarters during the month of June effectively forces him to “celebrate, recognize, and solemnize conduct and actions that he views as sin” in conflict with his sincerely held Christian religious beliefs, according to a lawsuit filed in March by anti-LGBTQ+ evangelical nonprofit the Liberty Counsel.

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[-] constant_liability@lemmy.world 10 points 8 hours ago

The main issue would be proving seeing a pride flag “forces” him to “celebrate, recognize, and solemnize” anything LGBTQIA+. By that standard, a government employee wearing a cross necklace would be grounds for any non-Christian to sue for the same reasons. Insanely slippery slope.

[-] charonn0@startrek.website 1 points 7 hours ago

This is a case where it's the government that's wearing the proverbial cross necklace, not another employee.

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