Is it a sign of weakness to conceal your true beliefs?

Question

A person of my authority (assistant manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper products - Scranton, PA branch) can not flaunt beliefs unsupported by FACTS - it's unprofessional. Do you think that's a sign of weakness... like showing one's teeth?

Answer 1

Yes it is, unless like you said, if it is at work, that would be considered unprofessional.

Answer 2

Do you often run into conversations at the Dunder Mifflin Paper products company, in which you are backed into some corner regarding your beliefs? As an "Assistant Manager", is it unprofessional to have these non-work-related conversations with your subordinates? Methinks you are overly proud of your authority, and lord it over everyone at the Dunder Mifflin Paper products company - Scranton, PA By the way, being only an assistant manager could be a sign of weakness.

Answer 3

First of all what is the "corporations definition" of flaunting and does it apply to all beliefs? Sorry, that is such a lawyer question. You can live out what you believe without "flaunting" it. If you fail to step out and live what you believe, because you are afraid of what someone else might think, that is the very definition of a hostile work environment and you need to read up on your rights, and yes it is a weakness. Personally I would not continue to work for some place that allowed evolutionists to spout off their belief system and I was not allowed to spout off mine, because when it comes right down to it any real scientist will tell you that there is no hard evidentiary proof that truly supports their "theory" and that is all it is. You need to do more homework, on flaunting, beliefs "yours and others", and your rights.

Answer 4

Depends on those beliefs........are the true or brake aways........

AUTHORITY - Should the Bible be the final authority of Christianity or the Church? Well, Christ stated that the Church, not Scripture should be the final authority: "And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the Church: but if he neglect to hear the Church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican." (Matthew 18:17 ) Christ did not state to refer to or consult Scripture for disputes and correction. He said to go to the Church as It is the final authority in Christianity. In addition, St. Paul states that the Church, not Scripture is "THE pillar and ground of the truth." (1 Timothy 3:15) Since the Church alone is mentioned as the pillar of truth, then It alone has the right to discern the truth and interpret Scripture. For if individuals could correctly interpret Scripture, then all interpretations would be exactly the same as there can only be one Spiritual Truth for the plural of the word "truth" never appears in Scripture. The Church is Christ's bride (Ephesians 5:29) and has "no spot, wrinkle or blemish" (Ephesians 5:27). Christ also stated that the gates of Hell will not prevail against His Church (Matthew 16:18) so how can the Church commit error? Individual clergy may commit sins, even popes commit sins because in the Church there are both "weeds and wheat" (Matthew 13:30).
>>>>>>What did Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer, state about the Bible? In his "Commentary On St. John," he stated the following: "We are compelled to concede to the Papists that they have the Word of God, that we have received It from them, and that without them we should have no knowledge of It at all." Regardless of what non-Catholic Christians may think or say, according to secular, objective historians, the Catholic Church alone preserved Sacred Scripture throughout the persecution of the Roman Empire and during the Dark Ages. All non-Catholic Christian denominations owe the existence of the Bible to the Catholic Church alone. Why did God choose the Catholic Church to preserve Scripture if It is not His Church?

Answer 5

Depends on your religion.
There's also a difference between flautning something and representing it.

When you preach to someone that's flaunting it and generally inappropriate. However if you wear a religious symbol, that is not flaunting it and in my opion a sign of strength in your own beliefs.

I believe in living for who you are without being ashamed.
So I would find concealing it a weakness personally, but I would also find flautning it a weakness. Simply living it with no regrets is strength.

Answer 6

The rule is appropriate; there is no place for religion in the workplace. It isn't a sign of weakness to shut up -- it's politeness, and common sense. My own view is that it is inappropriate to even HAVE beliefs unsupported by facts -- what could one use as a reliable source?

Answer 7

No. as it is said. Discretion is the better part of valor. Religion has no place at work ( unless your the owner, and then it doesnt matter) it only causes conflict and discontent. Imagine a wiccan (pagan) which is recognized by the gov. as a religion and henceforth protected. and a christian having a religious conversation..been there, done that. Christians always think they are right with a horrid rigidity. all based of some book and hear say. As Ive always said...your ignorance is not MY bliss.
Blessed be.

Answer 8

Why does religious belief (I guess that's what your talking about since this is the R&S section) have to be flaunted?

I guess it all depends on what is meant by "flaunted", though. Preachy co-workers, just wearing a necklace, or constant bickering over religion...

I personally don't mention what I believe. It's none of anyone's business.

Answer 9

Yes it is weakness. To conceal ones beliefs means that there is doubt about the validity of those beleifs, either in WHAT is believed, or in the strength of those beliefs.

Answer 10

Do as you see fit it's your call. I'm only an intolerant bigot .One question first if you don't mind....,
if you call them beliefs rather than facts why are they true?
peace out