Two guys at work asked me if i worship satan, and keep singing about Jesus when they walk by me...any advice?

Question

I am Pagan and wear a Pentacle necklace givin to me by a close friend. So now these guys are convinced, i'm evil. I've tried being nice towards them,....they aren't really bothering me enough for me to want to complain to the boss....but it makes for a depressing co-worker.....

Answer 1

Well I assume you live here in the predominately Christian USA? If so you must be aware that Christians view any non Christian religion as pagan? Especially the Wiccan religion, it's viewed as evil Devil worship and you as a brother of Satan practitioner of Witchcraft? With that in mind, to avoid trouble I would advise you to not advertise your beliefs among your co workers and those outside your circle of faith.

Answer 2

Take this to HR and do it now. Just mention that you would like to file a complaint that your co-workers are harassing you regarding religion and you would like it to stop because it is creating a hostile work environment. Leave it at that. At this point, it's in your company's hands. They can either talk to the boys and get them to stop, or they can choose to ignore it. If they ignore it - complain again. Keep documentation, all incidents, witnesses, when you filed complaints, what was done, etc. If they fire you - you can sue.

Chances are HR will pull these guys into the office and tell them to cut it out. If they don't - they'll be fired.

Let me tell you why I think it's important for you to say something to someone. My husband, who's an atheist, was harassed incessently by a Christian at his job. My husband never complained to HR because he was worried people would think he was a pussy. Part of the reason my husband quit the job was because the Christian was eventually promoted over him and the harassment got worse. Had he made the complaint earlier - things might have gone differently and it wouldn't have gotten so bad that he felt he had to quit.

Added - whatever you do - don't threaten them with a spell (as was someone's advice above)! A woman was fired for actually saying that to several co-workers. Then you're threatening them and creating a hostile work environment for them.

Answer 3

Whe you sing are you doing it in a mocking, taunting way? If you are stop with that right away.
If they ask you sincerely about your beliefs, they probably have a reason to - respect that and politely say that you prefer to keep your beliefs to yourself. And for them to do the same.
They should respect that - if they don't then you need to tell someone - but do not escalate on your part , or you can blame yourself for where it goes if you do escalate.
That's just how it is sometimes - I am a Christian and sorry that your work environment is uncomfortable - honestly. Just realize that they really mean the best. Maybe tell them that and see if they will just be cooperative co-workers at your request.

Answer 4

Sometimes when we set ourselves apart that is exactly what happens. It is sad but it is true because of TV and such, games etc..., that the pentacle necklace that you wear is deemed as something evil. As you know, people will be people and don't really want to know what you have to say about the subject, making them a bit like morons, if I was in your place I would just laugh it off, cause my belief would mean more to me than to even try to get them to understand something they don't want to.

I would not lower myself to their expectations of you doing so. They most likely want some response from you. You know the way you feel and believe, they don't enter into that equation do they!

Answer 5

I'd suggest talking to your boss. Document everything if possible. Find out your HR Dept. guidelines and follow them. There are harassment laws that protect everyone equally, not just mainstream religious.
Education by HR is not a bad thing, just boring. If you made it through the other lectures - one more won't hurt, as it applies to your happiness. If your work is affected it's time for your boss & HR, sorry.

Answer 6

There are laws about harassment and creating a hostile environment.
Every company has policies against verbal harassment.
Unfortunately, management resents having to handle these things, and they
giv eyou the SH1TS more than you got before.
If you want to stand up for yourself. Send yourself an email stating the nature of the problem. Wait a while to show your trying to be mature about it.
Then send a complaint certified mail, which your employer has to sign for, and proves they know wbout your complaint.
You might want to email them too, and some government agencies as
well, so they see thier names on the email. Then they MIGHT handle
responsibly!
I WISH YOU LUCK!
If nothing else, you might get them to pay you to quit. I got two weeks severence pay like that twice. Because management acted ignorant over it!
Keep a record of everything you do. For hearings or whatnot. Judges like
something they can see!

Answer 7

I second the advice to talk to HR (or the boss, though HR is preferred.) At most, ask them to stop *once* - if they continue to harass you, document it (time, date, what was said, etc.) and contact the HR people with every instance.

What they're doing is creating a "hostile work environment." As you said, it makes it very depressing to be there. You do not need to put up with harassment as part of your job.

Answer 8

while this project comes up for Trinitarian to respond to, between the failings it somewhat is missed is devil. If he believed Jesus to be Jehovah, why could he project Jesus and not Jehovah up in heaven? they have the comparable ability and are all co-equivalent? If Jesus had customary, does that propose Jehovah will now be much less useful because of the fact area of him is now worshiping devil? How can an invaluable almighty God additionally be considered to fall? God is infallible. yet devil knew he can get area of him to fall ??? devil substitute into continuously appearing formerly God even formerly Jesus substitute right into a guy. Why now? Why not in heaven while he had all of them mutually? does not it have the comparable effect regardless if Jesus customary it being a "god" or a guy? are you able to respond to this PLEASE. it somewhat is boggling my ideas!! this is not making any experience. and don't say this is not because of the fact i don't have God's holy spirit. i'm able to understand different bible teachings, yet not this one. Why could God withhold his spirit from me to understand this and not the different teachings??? returned - gray Tower and "that youngster" use good judgment.. good judgment.. You men accuse JW's for not using good judgment and in basic terms following. are not you doing the comparable? The Trinity should not be complicated and have diverse variations if this is the certainty.

Answer 9

Ask them politely to knok it off.

If they don't after that, then it's harassment, and you don't have to put up with it. Take the appropriate steps,whatever that might be where you work. Find out what your rights are by reading over company policy. So many people do nothing because they don't know that they do have rights, but once you know you do, you can recognize when they are being violated and you can act appropriately to stop it.

Answer 10

Unless you are there boss, there is nothing you can do, except tune em out and show the boss you care about your business more than you care about Jesus. Perhaps you will become there boss, and get to fire Their *** for neglecting their jobs. Or open a church like I did, and hire them on, make gobs of tax free money by selling empty promises!
How cool is that???