'Substantial' Religious Discrimination Affects Muslims, Pagans and Christian Sects, Research Finds

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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/09/18/religious-discrimination-muslim-pagan-scientology_n_1893284.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

The Huffington Post UK | By Jessica Elgot
Posted: 18/09/2012 15:33 Updated: 18/09/2012 15:39



Muslims, pagans and members of Christian sects such as Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses are most likely to experience "substantial" unfair treatment because of their beliefs – especially at work and in the criminal justice system.

Researchers from the Universities of Derby, Manchester and Oxford said it was lesser-known "new" religions, which might include branches of Christianity or movements like Scientology or the Unification Church known as Moonies, where people experienced the greatest discrimination.

Paul Weller, Professor of Inter-Religious Relations at the University of Derby, who led the study, told The Huffington Post UK: "We noticed a particular frequency and severity in the complaints relating to these religions.

"There are many instances of discrimination against Christians, but the discrimination against new religions is more "in-your-face", verging on hatred.

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1. ah a UK piece. Makes more sense now. nt.

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2. I was going to put (UK) in the subject line, but it was too long.