Can my employer display a Christmas tree in the lobby or is that creating a religously hositle work envoriment?
What about a nativity?
I'm in the USA by the way.
2006-11-15 01:52:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Lighten up on the Christmas tree. I don't think it will create a hostile environment unless someone (like you) makes it so. Do you plan not to shop anywhere that Christmas trees are displayed? Good luck with that!
2006-11-15 01:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Christmas tree is a symbol of the season...which is peace and acceptance...not religion. I personally cannot understand how people can argue to not have these things put up in the name of religion when in fact they are just showing there own hostility to all religions other than there own? I have no problem with any religious symbols being displayed as long as no other religion is then refused the right to do the same. If they put up a nativity but refuse someone else the right to display a mennorah, that is a problem because it is discrimation. People need to start accepting and rejoicing in our differences instead of finding reasons to degrade one another. -- By the way, these attitudes will backfire if they keep up for a few more years. The majority of America believes the arguments against our Holidays are ridiculous and an uprising is brewing.
2006-11-15 07:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by AliceG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Christmas tree does not symbolize Christianity, it symbolizes a holiday season. I do not think that the nativity scene is a big deal, either. It is your boss's company, after all, not yours. He does have the freedom of religion and he can put up whatever he wants at HIS company. Now, if he's passing out pamphlets and urging you to go to church or denying you raises because you do not have the same religious beliefs, then that's creating a hostile work environment. I think that he has the right to do whatever he wants to do at his company.
P.S. I'm Athiest.
2006-11-15 02:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Summer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would hold off on a nativity scene. But, a Christmas tree, why not?
Christmas trees aren't a religious symbol. I've been to plenty of homes where the people weren't Christians but have a Christmas tree.
2006-11-15 02:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well in other countries do they display multi nationality symbols on special holidays?Christmas was and is an American Holiday that if you claim to be an American should accept the traditions if you believe in them is your own personal preference.I personally hate halloween.But that doesn't cause me to be spiteful of people displaying halloween symbols.(Get a life)
2006-11-15 02:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What. Of course he can have a Tree. Why on earth is this even an issue. This only recently became a concern. Thanks to the ACLU
2006-11-15 02:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by only p 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no its ok to put up crimbo tree this encurages interreligion aception & also encurages others not in the know to learn just like you could do something for the other religions.
2006-11-15 02:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by party69_27 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My two cents:
Tree, ok. Nativity, not ok.
2006-11-15 02:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by ezgoin92 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋