Wilbur,a software engineer for a Megaweapons,Inc.,major defense contractor,refuses to attend diversity training because it includes a unit on respecting the rights of homosexual,bi-sexual and transgendered employees.Based on his particular religious faith he refuses to go to the diversity training because he cannot accept homosexuality,bi-sexuality and transgenderism,which he considers to be sinful.He says that he will not be disrespectful to his homosexual,bi-sexual and transgendered co-workers and will pray for them.

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Megaweapons should try to make a reasonable accommodation for Wilbur's religious beliefs before deciding whether to fire him. The company has a duty to accommodate employees' religious beliefs as long as it does not cause undue hardship for the company or other employees. If the diversity training includes material that is in conflict with Wilbur's religious beliefs, the company could try to provide an alternative training or excuse him from that particular unit of the training. It is important for the company to balance Wilbur's religious rights with the rights of other employees to work in a respectful and inclusive environment. Firing Wilbur outright may not be the best option unless all other avenues for accommodation have been exhausted.

Wilbur,a Software Engineer for a Megaweapons,Inc