An Iowa newspaper editor fired for publishing his views on gays says he was the victim of religious discrimination by his former employer.
Former Newton Daily News Editor Bob Eschliman filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office in Milwaukee arguing his May 5 termination was because of his religious beliefs.
In late April, Eschliman wrote a personal blog post criticizing “Queen James Bible,” a website which rewrites the Christian Bible to be friendlier to gays. Eschliman accused “the LGBTQXYZ crowd and the Gaystapo” of trying “to make their sinful nature right with God.”
Media writer Jim Romenesko reported on Eschliman’s post and questioned whether Eschliman would be able to fairly cover issues involving gays with his publicly stated views.
Shaw Media, a Dixon, Ill., company suspended Eschliman with pay and eventually fired him.
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