If a person does not believe in your religion how would you treat him/her?

Question

if they apply to your business (if you have one) for a job.
Would you answer mean that religion is impratical where it really matters?

Dear cl, this actually happens in many countries, including christian ones.

Answer 1

Let's ignore any legal issues (such as discrimination against religion) and look at just the philosophical ideal:

If I were hiring for a position, at least a few things matter:
1. Competence.
2. Skill set.
3. Personality.
4. Ability to work with others.
5. Potential conflicts with the goal/direction of the company.
6. Commitment level.

Religious belief does not impact some of these things (such as skill set, competence, personality). It might or might not impact ability to work with others. It could impact potential goal conflicts and/or commitment level.

For example, if someone says they can't work on a Sunday out of religious conviction, but I need them to work on a Sunday simply due to the job necessity, then they're less suited for the position I need to fill and I might not be able to hire them.

Or let's say there is a conflict between religious beliefs that impact behavior -- the applicant believes it's okay to act a certain way in order to do their job (such as lying to a potential client, because they don't have any real religious beliefs to guide them), while I believe there are limitations to what someone should do to win a contract. In that case, "religion" (or lack of it) would impact my decision to hire them.

Let's say the company has a religious orientation. If someone has a different religious belief than me, yet are competent, can share the company goals, get along well with everyone, and I know that their religion will not lead them to carry out their duties in ways I disagree with, then I don't see a problem with hiring them.

Whether a person is suitable or unsuitable for a position, though, I would still treat them professionally and honestly during the interview process regardless of their beliefs.

Answer 2

I don't think religion should be considered when someone is app ling for a job, being able to do it is the most important factor and being able to get on with the rest of the work force is important. As for not having the same religion as myself it is not important so long as that person does not try to pressurize me into changing to their religion

Answer 3

Same way I would treat everyone else....With respect.This is America and everyone has the right to have their own religion.If I like the person as a good friend and one day I found out that person had a different religion,then I wouldn't care cause I liked that person and that person liked me.

Answer 4

You can't ask any questions pertaining to religion in interviewing so unless they are wearing some type religious symbol like a cross or pentacle you wouldn't even know what religion they are. If you even start asking leading questions you can be in big trouble. You can ask it they can work weekends but you can't ask if they go to church on Sundays.

Answer 5

Well, Christianity requires me to be kind to everyone -- even my enemies -- and to treat ALL people the same way that I would want to be treated. Jesus expressly said that if I am kind only to people who are the same as me, then I am not really being righteous -- since it is natural to be nice to people to whom I have something in common with.

So my religion requires me to be fair to everyone, even people of different beliefs.

Answer 6

Christ tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. He put no limits of religion, race, nationality, or anything on this commandment. He made no exceptions. We are to treat others as we would treat ourselves -- period.

This does not mean that "religion is impractical where it really matters." On the contrary -- it's very practical and should drive everything we do, including our treatment of people who don't share our faith.

Answer 7

I would treat him/her with common courtesy and kindess. I am very content with my beliefs and my best way of sharing that is to just be kind and nice to people-and not beat them over the head with it.

It would not affect me hiring them for a job, or being their friend.

Answer 8

Id just think of it as them believing in not believing In a religion

Answer 9

Unless you are a Church operated Business it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Answer 10

I hope you are kidding. That is so ignorant! Of course everybody should be treated the same! Your questions disgusts me and makes me lose faith in the human race.