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Related: About this forumCanadian Jews denounce ban on wearing religious symbols
Charter designed to cement a secular society draws fire from critics citing infringement on civil liberties
By SAM SOKOL, REUTERS
09/12/2013 17:42
Jewish groups condemned a ban on the wearing of conspicuous religious symbols by public workers that was unveiled this week during the presentation of a Charter of Quebec Values.
Designed to cement a secular society, the charter is being pushed by the Canadian provinces government.
The charter was leaked to the press several weeks ago but was official presented only on Tuesday. It has drawn fire for what critics are calling its infringements on civil liberties.
The pro-independence government of the predominantly French-speaking province says the charter will help create a distinct identity for its 8 million people and entrench the religious neutrality of the state.
http://www.jpost.com/Jewish-World/Jewish-News/Canadian-Jews-denounce-ban-on-wearing-religious-symbols-326001
Leontius
(2,270 posts)rug
(82,333 posts)cbayer
(146,218 posts)to maintain social peace and promote harmony we must prevent tensions from growing".
Oops!
What a boneheaded decision.
AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)I mean, I understand why, but it's the wrong way to go about it.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)public places.
This appears to be discriminatory to its core.