Discrimination

[Garina]

It is well known that all people should be treated equally, whatever race, gender or religion. This is especially the case with ethnic minorities. In my school, discrimination against minorities is dealt with severely. Or should I say, against obvious minorities.

I am a Christian, and I make no secret of the fact. This doesn't mean I walk around telling people to repent of their sins, but if someone asks me, I will tell them. Christianity is supposedly the main religion in the UK, so why is it that Christians seem to be in a minority and are constantly teased about their beliefs?

If I insulted a black person about the colour of their skin, or a Muslim about their religion, there would be hell to pay. I would be ostracised and severely punished. Yet people seem to feel it is their right to make fun of my beliefs. How is this fair?

In this country, white people have to be so careful what they say to others in case something is taken as offensive. So how come it doesn't work both ways? How come we can be insulted by others and it not be discriminating?

For the record, I am not accusing any members of this board of anything. This is just something I feel very strongly about, and I was wondering if anyone else had views on this subject.