Maybe it's just the weather or something to that effect, but I've been feeling angry and anti-social lately. It's freezing here in Minnesota with what seems like no end. I'm finally getting over the flu that everyone seems to have right now. Which just leaves me slightly disorientated towards everything. I'm starting to wonder why I still reside in this frigged tundra. Everyone is huddled up in their homes trying to stay warm. Anger on the faces of those of us who have to brave it for another day.
In the mist of my coldness induced anger I get in a slight quibble with a coworker. This brings up the topic at hand which is much debatable, freedom of religion. Although we live in a land where freedom rings. What is appropriate for work when it comes to religion? My coworker is a very hardcore Christian. I can point out at least thirteen things in her work space that is religious affiliated, including a pocket bible. This does not bother me that much. I understand that everyone has their rights to make their space comfortable and if that does it for you, great. The problem at hand is pushing of religion. We were discussing my difference in religion from hers and she became very "preachy". In my head pushing your religious view on someone in a workplace is very inappropriate. I don't push my view on anyone whether in work or out because everyone has their own individual right to choose what works best for them. Although when confronted in a matter that seems pushy I will defend my views. If I started bringing Buddha statues and putting up Buddhism stuff everywhere it would seem like I was trying to start an all out war with her. But I can not really say anything just bite my tongue when it comes to her dismissing my views because hers are "right". I understand that a large percent of the population is Christian and that many work places will give other religious affiliations time to pray. So in a grey area, like a work place, what is appropriate when it come to religion? Is there anything you can really do about conflicting views?
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I suppose you can put religious icons or decorations on your desk and such just as long as you keep it to yourself and not try to "sell" people on your beliefs. Not only is that rude and invasive, it's tactless and annoying as all hell.
I believe that anyone should have the freedom to believe what they want, but the moment they preach to people who never asked for it they become a hindrance and could possibly become a liability to that very same freedom.
/mytwocents
Oh, yeah. I forgot to add:
Sometimes, you have to be the bigger person and bite your tongue. It would make a potentially worse situation if you barked back your protests. For someone who thinks they are "right", especially concerning religion, your chances of persuading them on anything is slim to none. Best to just let it go. There are worse things in the world that you could be faced with.
Like a an army of hostile squid-like aliens.
Just saying.
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