On the afternoon of Friday, August 9, it was announced that an evangelical church was burned in the state of Oaxaca, specifically in the Mixe area of San Juan Lalana. The affected religious group accused the municipal authority of Cerro Cajón in the community of San Isidro Arenal of the attack, for allegedly refusing to pay a fee for the patronal festival.
What happened in Oaxaca with an evangelical church?
The first reports indicate that the municipal authorities did not grant permission for the construction of a house of prayer and the temple in this area, since it was argued that in that demarcation the majority profess the Catholic religion. In addition, their cooperation was requested for the traditional festival of the place.
When they refused to comply, municipal personnel and local police burned the construction of the temple and the congregation house. In this context, the Secretary of Government of Oaxaca, Jesús Romero, reported that in the state there are at least 14 active conflicts related to religious intolerance.
What is religious intolerance?
Discrimination based on religion consists of treating a person (employee or job applicant) in an unfavorable manner because of their religious beliefs. In countries such as the United States or Mexico, the law protects not only people who belong to traditional and organized religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, but also other people who have sincere religious, ethical, or moral beliefs.
Discrimination based on religion can also refer to treating a person differently for being married to (or associated with) a person of a particular religion or for their relationship with a religious organization or group. It is illegal to harass a person because of their religion.
In countries such as the United States or Mexico, the law protects not only people who belong to traditional and organized religions
The law prohibits discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, such as hiring, firing, compensation, job assignments, promotions, temporary dismissal, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
Source: herladodemexico
