November 5, 2009
Opinion: Damn this false God! How in the name of sanity can being green be a religion?
by Daniel Johnson
The Daily Mail
Have you ever noticed how closely green zealotry resembles religious fanaticism? Well, now the law has, in effect, recognised environmentalism as a religion.
An employee who claimed his boss showed 'contempt' for his green beliefs has won the right to seek unlimited damages for unfair dismissal.
In a landmark ruling, Mr Justice Barton found in favour of Tim Nicholson, who was made redundant by the property company he worked for.
The judge argued that a 'philosophical belief which is based on science' should receive the same protection as religious beliefs.
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