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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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[–] Summzashi@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hear hear. I refuse to use it for this exact reason. The rainbow flag is such a strong symbol!

[–] fatcat@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I’m also really annoyed by it and I would love to use the old one, but around here trans exclusive LGB groups started using it… Soooo, kinda burned for me unfortunately.

Don’t want to tell you to not use it btw! Just be aware that it could mean something different for certain groups of people.

[–] Summzashi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I'd explain it includes them too. If they can't accept that it really isn't my problem.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Oh that's gotta piss Gilbert Baker off