P.C. B.A. K.O.

21-11-2006

British Airways claimed victory yesterday after a tribunal ruled that it had actedfairlywhen it demandedthat a check-in worker remove her cross at work.Derrick Campbell warns that the airline's success may be short-lived.

We often hear the phrase "political correctness gone mad" - well, thelatest victim of this stupidity is British Airways. They now face a boycott from devout Christians after sackingan employee who wore a cross necklace.

Nadia Eweida, a check-in worker at Heathrow Airport, said she was effectively "forced" to take unpaid leave after refusing to conceal her crucifix under a cravat.

When challenged, the airline said refusing to cover up the cross contravened its policy that jewellery and religious symbols on chains should not be on display.

They went on to say that, "This rule applies for all jewellery and religious symbols on chains and is not specific to the Christian cross."

But then it also states that it allowsturbans and thehijab "as it is not practical for staff to conceal them beneath their uniform."

Come on BA, this clear discrimination should be stopped. As a devout Christian myselfIfeel it makes a mockery of theirclaim to be fair and un-biased.

They make every effort to accommodate the wishes of Sikhs and Muslims but fail to understand that of Britain's60 million population 72% claim to be Christian (according to the 2001 census).

This is madness on a par withthose who claim to be able to talk to animals.

The arrogance and blatant disregard of Christians in this country is getting ridiculous. We bendover backwards to appease minority religious groupsbut turn our back on the state religion.

This will only end in tears, as God is still alive and well. We should not allow the Christian faith to take second place in this country. We Chrsitians must stand up for truth for only this will set us free.