They all know I am a Christian, and even when I speak up they don't seem to care. I know that if I was of any other religion they would not say anything and would be respectful of what I believe. I have glared and said that i didn't like being compared to some of the things they are comparing Christians to. Why do people do this? And what else can I say to make them stop? Its not only rude at work but completely disrespectful.
2006-10-06 02:44:12 · 32 answers · asked by Venus M 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, sure...its all in my head. What?! Of course its not all in my head. Haven't you ever sat in a room when someone was talking bad about soemthing you love. Surely you must understand on some level.
2006-10-06 02:54:21 · update #1
Wow some of you have some real animosity towards people. People know I am a Christian because they have asked or I mention that I go to church or I am hanging out with ____ who is from church. I have every right to talk about my extracurricular activities and every right not be harassed. Oh...and they have finally stopped by the way. All I said was, "I don't appreciate you talking about the things I believe in that manner. At least wait till I am out of the room." They have all shut up and looked embarrased. Thanks everyone for the nice answers, and for those that weren't so nice...try to be more understanding, it would make this world a much better place.
2006-10-06 03:02:22 · update #2
You can report them to your supervisor. (or higher up if your super is involved). This is a form of harrassment. You do not have to take it. You are entitled to a harrassment-free workplace, where you can do your job well without distractions from ignorant people. Tell them that you do not like it one more time (to be fair) and explain to them how it makes you feel. Tell them that if they continue to hurt you like they are, you will have to take action. I have to work with racist people at my work and it's very hard to take! They've kind of stopped telling jokes around me because I always tell them it isn't funny.
2006-10-06 02:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Beck 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
YOu cant blame anyone but the Christians in Question. EVery Christian that has acted harshly, judged, bashed others, Picketted at funerals, and stole from honest church goers. Blame them for the bad rep, and take it even if you dont like it. YOu just need to practice what you preach and be the best Christian you can be. HOpefully your example will shine through. And you could always tell them "listen Im Christian and I dont appreciate this coversation." If that oesnt work make a complaint of harassment to your supervisor or Human resources dept.
2006-10-06 03:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by david s 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell them that everyone is different, and you don't sit there and pick out things about each of them, that you don't like or you don't agree with. No body is perfect, and everyone has a choice to be who they want to be. Obviously they don't have enough to do at work or a life if they have to sit there and talk about you anyways. If that doesn't work then ignore them, because that gets to people more than anything. You have more than them and you have someone stronger on your side. You just remember that God watches everything, and your always suppose to stand up for what you believe and after that let him take care of it. Good Luck and remember he never puts more on us than we can handle. Life is just a test sometimes.
2006-10-06 02:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is called harassment. It should be reported to an authority, Human Resources, management. You let them know that if they do not talk with these people and make it stop, you will pursue legal action. They sue Christians for pushing the faith, it also works the other way, as they are creating a hostile environment and especially since you have spoke out and said it makes you uncomfortable, it makes for harassment to you.
If someone made sexual comments to you, would it not make you uncomfortable? The management would have to address it or be sued. The same applies here. Stand your ground and insist that management make them know it is illegal.
2006-10-06 03:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
That is very disrespectful. Where I I work most folks are non-religious and they would NEVER be so insulting to the ones that are Christian or any religion.
You can tell them that an atheist deplores this disrespectful attitude - they need to grow up! And they can take ME on if they so wish.
2006-10-06 03:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by JAT 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Venus M
Only God can make them stop. 11 Timothy 3:12 In fact, those who live a godly life will be persecuted.
I had a job where people gossiped all day long and I was always targeted but God gave me a word of scripture.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against you will be proven in the wrong Isaiah 54:17
Focus on being a witness and a light and pray for those who hurt you. Just remember in this life not everyone is going to like you.
God is in control.
2006-10-06 03:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Talk to your boss. Harrassment can be of a religious nature. If they know that what they say is bothering you, they should be more respectful of your feelings. After all, how quickly would they run to the boss, screaming religious bais if you started to talk against THEIR religions. That's something people need to understand. Treat others the way you want to be treated, regardless of religion and beliefs. Look at some of the answers you've recieved. Some are good, but some are just rude.
2006-10-06 02:53:07 · answer #7 · answered by sister steph 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Don't push the ISSUE.
They know your stance and belief. Let it go.
Dust off your feet.
You've witnessed and gave your testimony.
Don't become a fanatic and go overboard.
Remember the definition of meek is not weak but not aggressive
either.
MEEK: We are to be tolerant of others and their belief or non belief. Not be pushy. Back off when we have over stepped
our welcome. Thats what turn the other cheek means- having the wisdom to understand when "its time for you to stop",
apologize and let it go.
GLARE> a strong word indeed. almost like "HATE"
You don't win converts with animosity.
Make amends- make friends!
Peace unto you.
2006-10-06 02:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Report them to Human Resources. If they were making crude jokes about female anatomy, and you're a female, this wouldn't even be a question.
And yes, Atheists, you are rude, obnoxious and snotty.
No, I'm not a Christian.
Sigh, I find it so odd, people who claim that they are logical, and scientific, and yet, unable to form basic grammatical sentences.
The conspiracy has really done an effective job in the "Dumbing Down" of this country. No wonder the rest of the world thinks of Americans as one big joke.
2006-10-06 02:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Hatir Ba Loon 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
First you have to make up your mind to forgive them and not hold anything they say against them. This is one of the hardest things to do but it gets better with practice. They are unaware of what they are doing. Second if they will not hear what you say then simply take it to God. Pray for them. I don't mean pray, "Lord, make them stop being so mean" or "Teach them a lesson" kind of prayers. Those go nowhere. I mean pray for them like you care about them. Like their happiness really matters to you. Those are the truly unselfish prayers that God hears. Pray things like, "God, please help them to enjoy today and protect them on their way home" and "Please bring about good situations that they cannot ignore or explain without giving God the credit for it". As you pray those kinds of prayers your own attitude toward them will begin to change and you will shift from being a suffering coworker to being someone who can affect their lives by bringing them up before God in an unselfish way. You will start to really care about them and it will amaze you - you won't recognize your own feelings in a few weeks and they will start treating you differently too.
2006-10-06 02:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋