This week a judge decided a case before him in a way which means that from now on being "Green" is accorded the same legal protection as being Muslim, Wiccan, or Buddist.
To quote a Daily Mail article
"Have you ever noticed how closely green zealotry resembles religious fanaticism? Well, now the law has, in effect, recognised environmentalism as a religion.
An employee who claimed his boss showed 'contempt' for his green beliefs has won the right to seek unlimited damages for unfair dismissal.
In a landmark ruling, Mr Justice Barton found in favour of Tim Nicholson, who was made redundant by the property company he worked for.
The judge argued that a 'philosophical belief which is based on science' should receive the same protection as religious beliefs. "
See both Original Article and Against
Well thats my November 5th job done, blue touchpaper well and truely lit.
