Some people believe that eating pork is evidence of a poor character. Fundamentalist Jews view this behavior as an abomination to the Lord. You probably eat a pork chop on occasion. Those who see this as a character flaw do so because your behavior is inconsistent with their religious convictions. However, it is not a relevant job qualification in most cases and if used to deny you a position would simply be religious discrimination in disguise.
Some people believe that engaging in a homosexual act is evidence of a poor character.
Fundamentalist Christians view this behavior as an abomination to the Lord. You probably do not engage in homosexual acts. Those who see this as a character flaw do so because your behavior is inconsistent with their religious convictions. However, it is not a relevant job qualification in most cases and if used to deny you a position would simply be religious discrimination in disguise. Lately, Senators Gramm and Helms have been quoting Martin Luther King s words, that Americans should be judged by the content of their character and their abilities.