(Christian Headlines) A British actress is alleging religious discrimination after she was fired by a theater company when an old Facebook post citing Bible verses became public.
Seyi Omooba, 26, was awarded the lead role of Celie in the production of The Color Purple at Leicester’s Curve Theatre in 2019 when a Facebook post from 2014 became the source of controversy. In the post, she cited two Bible verses and argued the scriptural position “is clearly evident” in opposing homosexuality. “God loves everyone,” the post said.
Several people on Twitter and other social media platforms then called for her dismissal from the role. The theater eventually fired her.
Omooba sued the theater, claiming religious discrimination. Her case was heard by an employment tribunal Monday.