If I flat out told you that I was not a Christian in an interview, would you hire me?

Question

I would tell you so that I could sense any discriminatory practices from the get go. So nothing would be hidden. So you would have to take into consideration, that by not being the norm, you were on notice not to mess with me!

If I am of a minority religion, don't you have to show preferential treatment by law?

I would never say "YOU ARE ON NOTICE NOT TO MESS WITH ME"!! No, I would not. But once an employer realized that I was a minority religion, there would be more caution on that employer's plate about how to deal with me if they are gonna make things hard for me later, like my last job!

So, me myself and I, are you saying that it is legal for the employer to learn of your religious preferences after or during the hiring process without you saying so and to use that against you since it is illegal to ask? Kinda like, Don't ask, don't tell? But I am gonna make it hard for you if I find out sorta thing even though that is against the law too?

Answer 1

You should not say anything. Then they would feel obligated to hire you over someone else because they would be afraid of a law suite. Don't do that kind of stuff it is inconsiderate.

Answer 2

I don't think I would hire you even if you are qualified based on the following:
1) You are forcing me to break the law by bringing up an illegal subject. It's illegal for an employer to discuss religious beliefs in an interview unless religion is part of the job (like in a church).
2) By telling me that, you are also telling me that you have an attitude problem which means you won't fit well with the company nor get along well with the other employees.
3) If you actually came out and said "you were on notice not to mess with me!" You would immediately be shown the door and would not be interviewed at all.

Edit: Yes, it is legal for the employer to learn of your religious preferences. However it is illegal to deny you employment or make your job more difficult because of your religion. If you don't tell, the employer won't know, although they can find out later through office gossip if you mention it to a co-worker. If you know for an absolute fact that your employer is making your job difficult because of your religion you can sue them for religious discrimination. In this case, you will need proof and plenty of it to prove your claim if you want to win.

Answer 3

In the USA,it is against the law to ask your religion in a job interview, unless you are interviewing for a job as a minister. If you volunteer the information, they can use it in their decision, but they cannot refuse to hire you based on your religion. Clear as mud, eh?

The short answer is most companies would not care, they figure they can get you to work on Christmas and Easter. 8-)

Answer 4

I would hire you based on your qualifications and aptitude to do the job. Your religion would certainly not enter the equation. A good employee is a good employee so long as they keep their beliefs to themselves. If an employer was going to discriminate against you because of your religion would you really want to work for them?

Answer 5

It is irrelevant. Religion is personal. If the interviewer demands this kind of answer for the support of you being hired then I think you should tick him off after all you have a slim chance of being hire. Unless it is a christian organization then it is their main criteria and you cannot contend with them for it is a requisite

Answer 6

Why would you tell me that unless the job had to do with religion?

Answer 7

Yes, I'm not tight! Nobody should be treated differently because of their religion!

Answer 8

it makes no difference - most employers operate an equal opportunites policy. That's the way it should be!

Answer 9

I would not base my decision on that. That is your decision. It would depend on your qualifications unless you were applying at a church or religious organization for a position.

Answer 10

yes, but I'm a satanist, haha. no potential employer should be inquiring about your religious beliefs anyhow