Court: (GM) diversity program not anti-Christian

[Newsjock]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051230/NEWS01/51230006

By The Associated Press

A General Motors program that allows Hispanics, blacks or lesbians — but not Christians — to organize in employee groups is not committing religious discrimination, a federal court ruled.

GM’s Affinity Group diversity program does not discriminate against Christians because it treats all religions equally, the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago ruled Thursday.

The court upheld a decision by a federal judge in Indianapolis, where the original lawsuit was filed by John Moranski, a born-again Christian who works at GM’s Allison Transmission plant in Indianapolis.

Moranski applied in December 2002 to start an interdenominational Christian employees group as part of the diversity program, according to court documents.

GM rejected the application because program guidelines do not allow Affinity Groups to promote religious positions, the documents state. Moranski filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and then filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the denial constituted illegal religious discrimination.

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[Redstone]

1. Those people...

They'll just complain about ANYTHING, won't they?

Amazing how good they are at finding "persecution" everywhere they look, while they're merrily engaged in persecuting anyone who doesn't think EXACTLY like they do.

Redstone

[Erika]

2. They make Christians look bad

They're the majority religion and still complain. The only way these extremists would be happy was if the country became a theocracy, and they are yelling and screaming for it.

[Toots]

5. Only in America are they the majority

Far far from it in the world as a whole...

[LiberalFighter]

3. They should had asked if he still works at that facility

Believe he might be at the Pontiac site in Michigan. And check with peoplefinder finds him in Northville.

[LiberalFighter]

4. Being an engineer he should know how to read and checked it out

Ineligible Groups and Activities
The following groups and activities will not be approved for registration as a GM Affinity Group:

• those that have a purpose of opposing other groups
• groups whose agendas promote division of employees or that are exclusive of other GM employees
• those that promote or advocate particular religious or political positions


I bet with his attitude the creation of his infinity group would had violated all 3

[BlueInPhilly]

6. Maybe if he complained long enough...

He would not have much to complain anymore after his plant closed.

[HuffleClaw]

7. but but but !

they are PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS ! ! ! !

haahahahahaha. man, they just love playing the victim. its funny. but sad.

[HockeyMom]

8. Christianity or any RELIGION is a CHOICE

You cannot CHOOSE to be black, hispanic, or yes, lesbian.

[xchrom]

9. what phony, utter bullshit!

talk about frivolous lawsuit.

manufacturing persecution -- the so-called christians are getting good at this -- it doesn't matter if they win loose or draw -- they can use the results to their own warped self image.

i don't think you deliver a smaqdown tough enough that will get the attention of these mendacious souls .