UK: Christians ARE too scared to admit beliefs because they fear being mocked | Daily Mail Online

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Christians are frightened to reveal their religious beliefs to colleagues at work, equality chiefs admit.

When they do declare their Christianity, whether in the office or on the shop floor, they are often mocked or treated like bigots – and their children are even ridiculed at school.

Christians also think their faith is being pushed out of its role as a cornerstone of life in Britain, according to a major study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

And ironically, many feel they are being persecuted by the same anti-discrimination and equality laws supported by the equality watchdog.

Persecuted: The study of 2,500 people found many of the Christians who took part felt they needed to hide their faith at work or at school, for fear of being called bigots or being mocked

Persecuted: The study of 2,500 people found many of the Christians who took part felt they needed to hide their faith at work or at school, for fear of being called bigots or being mocked

Nearly 2,500 people of all faiths were quizzed about religion at work for the nationwide study. It follows years of conflict over Christians’ right to act in accordance with their religious beliefs.

A series of high-profile court battles have left many feeling that the law is tilted against them and that gay rights trump their own.

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