British Airways not guilty of religious discrimination


	British Airways not guilty of religious discrimination

Monkfishy

1-30-2008 3:57 AM

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"What can appear to be a case of discrimination at first glance is often nothing of the sort. It is often more about Christians attempting to gain special privileges and exemptions."

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