An
Air Force contractor who had been working at a Maryland dental clinic
was accused of being a witch and subsequently fired. Deborah Schoenfeld,
a Hindu, had complained of being harassed for not sharing the same
religious beliefs as her Christian co-workers. She was told that
practicing yoga was “satanic” and would “cost her her soul.” Yes, this
happened in 2015, when it seems like practically everyone owns a pair of
yoga pants and has at least attempted one downward dog in their life.
Even science says yoga is beneficial to health, though these people don’t seem the type to listen to facts, anyway.
After
Schoenfeld filed a formal complaint on September 2, she was terminated
from her position as a dental technician for allegedly using profanity
against a co-worker, reports
Air Force Times. They would not reveal the identity of the accuser.
Schoenfeld then reached out to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation
for support with her case. Mikey Weinstein, the group’s founder and
president, wrote a letter
to officials detailing the harassment done to Schoenfeld by her former
co-workers,,,
According to The Freethinker,
The Air Force District of Washington has received Weinstein’s letter and is looking into the allegations raised, said spokesman Major Joel Harper.
The Air Force thoroughly reviews all instances in which airmen report concerns regarding religious freedoms or accommodations. Mutual respect is an essential part of the Air Force culture. Supporting the right of free exercise of religion relates directly to the Air Force core values and the ability to maintain an effective team.
Chris Rodda's write-up for Daily KOS with Weinstein's letter attached.
Air Force Dental Tech Fired After Being Accused of Witchcraft
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