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It seems Dallas, with its rainbow colored nightscape, is embracing the LGBTQ+ agenda too. In the heart of Texas. We have entered Hell. When did it happen? Oh, yeah, on YOUR watch.

Texas city council mandating use of preferred pronouns upon threat of 'termination' (msn.com)

Employees of the City of Dallas, Texas must use people's preferred pronouns or risk termination, according to recently publicized documents.An internal document titled "Workplace Gender Transition Protocols & FAQ" explains the city's expectations for conduct regarding transgender individuals.The guidelines explain that "gender transition" can refer to a spectrum of situations, all of which are equally protected.
The document reads, "Transition may include ‘coming out’ (telling family, friends, and coworkers), changing the name and/or sex on legal documents, and/or accessing medical treatment such as hormones and/or surgery."
City employees are "expected to respectfully use the transitioning employee’s preferred name and pronouns, regardless of whether or not they ‘believe in,’ approve of, or accept an individual’s right to be transgender or undergo a gender transition," according to the guidelines. It adds, "An employee has the right to be addressed by the name and pronoun of their choice. Our addressing the employee by their chosen pronoun is a sign of respect for them as an individual."The document claims that "refusing to respect an employee’s gender identity by intentionally referring to an employee by a name or by pronouns that do not correspond to the employee’s gender identity" is a form of discrimination and harassment.Failing to follow the city's protocol is grounds for an internal investigation and "may be disciplined up to and including termination."
When asked for clarification on whether one may be excused from the behavioral guidelines based on sincerely held religious convictions.
"No."