Jobcentre Apologizes For Anti-Jedi Discrimination

An anonymous reader writes "Chris Jarvis, 31, is described as a Star Wars fan and member of the International Church of Jediism. Said church's intergalactic hoodie uniform is at odds with the strict doctrine of the Department for Work and Pensions, which may require Jobcentre 'customers' to remove crash helmets or hoods for 'security reasons.' Following his ejection, Jarvis filled out a complaint form and within three days got a written apology from branch boss Wendy Flewers. She said: 'We are committed to provide a customer service which embraces diversity and respects customers' religion.'"

Comments

Re:He could have fixed it with a wave of the hand

[K. S. Kyosuke]

Hey, if we have to take one religion created by a science fiction writer as serious, we have to take them all as serious.

As far as I am concerned, Jediism makes much more sense than, i.e., Islam. Both are a farce, but at least the SW script is better AND you can still get the Prophet's autograph.

Re:What BS!

[AK Marc]

I object to special rules for some. If we are equal, we are equal. If we are not, stop pretending we are. If "they" (whoever they be, not just Islamic women) need special rules, they either should petition to change them or change themselves. But to reduce my liberty by banning me from wearing a hat, while allowing others to do so is unequal protection under the law. That's a violation of the US Constitution (and yes, I realize this wasn't in the US, but I'm not familiar enough with English law to know if there is an analog and if so, what it is).

Immigration has nothing to do with it. It's religions getting special treatment that mean the non-religious have reduced rights and are a de facto underclass. If you have a religion, you get special stuff, if you have no religion, you don't get anything, and you get harassed if you complain about the special treatment of others.