Friday, May 8, 2009

Trinidad and Tobago scrap medal because it's offensive to muslims

The Trinity Cross of the Order of Trinity, a medal established by the Queen of England, has been replaced by Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The old medal which was a cross was deemed it was unlawful because it 'discriminated' agains non-Christians. The new medal has no references to Christianity. Telegraph

A medal established by the Queen is being withdrawn after it was declared unlawful and offensive to Muslims and Hindus.

The cross-shaped honour - The Trinity Cross of the Order of Trinity - has been handed to distinguished members of the former colony of Trinidad and Tobago.[...]

The Christian name and cross are now being replaced with the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - a circular medal featuring a sun, stars, water and a map of the islands.

The Privy Council, made up of 12 law lords, ruled the merit decoration was unlawful because it discriminates against non-Christians.

Now other honours are being reviewed over their references to Christian Saints or symbols.

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