Some Muslims are now refusing to serve alcohol in Sainsburys and other supermarkets because of their beliefs. And new, young trainee Dr's are refusing to answer questions on alcohol related illnesses, or sexual transmitted disease!.
2007-10-08 21:22:35 · 14 answers · asked by Old Man of Coniston!. 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bloody stupid .....
I used to work with Muslims and as their manager sometimes i struggled ..
For example on Ramadan they fasted and were weak so they could not do manual work
They sometimes refused to sell alcohol but we soon sorted that out by saying it was part of the job requirements
In my experiences the guys i dealt with used their religion to their advantage .For example they would refuse to sell alcohol yet they drank it ....
There was on boy and he was devout but you could see that in him and his actions and he was accommodated for as he was not pulling the chain so to speak
2007-10-08 21:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by sammie 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Religious beliefs should not affect the work a person does- if they disagree with certain aspects of it, then they should know not to enter it!
I'm a Christian and I am planning to become a Children's nurse. I know there may be things I find challenging (like in any job), but I feel God is calling me to that occupation. God will protect me so that nothing happens, and He will never lead me into anyting that goes against His word.
However with Islamics ( and I don't mean to moan, which it may sound like as a Christian) refusing to answer questions regardking sex, then I'm sorry, you're in the wrong profession and do someting else. Unfortunately, alcholism and STD's are part of the life we live in- if you don't like it, then you don't become a doctor!!! They should be focusing on helping the people (as a, if not the, fundamental element of the helathcare profession) rather than condemning their actions.
There are things that you may disagree with in your occupation, however you should attempt to help them rather than judge.
People are far too easy to try and remove the splinter out of another persons eye when they have a plankn in their own.
2007-10-09 10:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie_Monster_UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, but it's in a good way. the bible says to do all things as though unto the Lord. that includes work. i'm pretty sure st paul wrote something about the work of the hands being a form of praise too, but i could be wrong. haven't you ever heard anyone mention that ''good ol' protestant work ethic''?
and for the record, i don't agree with what the people you mentioned are doing either. if medical professionals have a problem with treating sick people, they're in the wrong field.
2007-10-09 04:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should discharge your job faithfully and honestly. One's job has nothing to do with religion!
If a doctor refuses to answer questions on alcohol or STD, why taking you the job of medicine?
Jesus and Mohammed came to the world to save sinners. Any doctor who refuses to do his job should be charged for murder. Any servant who refuses to serve alcohol should be botted out. The servant may have a point if he refuses to consume alcohol.
2007-10-09 04:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Michael A 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is obsurd, Discussing the effects of drinking and sexual diseases does not compromise their own beliefs, if anything its promoting their faith as the best way of life. Its just part of the job. If they can't do it, they shouldn't be doing the job!!!
Sounds like just excuses to me. Thats like saying J.W's can refuse to administer blood to patients, even if they are dying.
2007-10-09 04:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by shriv3107 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It never affected any of the jobs I did.
My personal opinion is that those people have a right to treat their jobs however they want, ONLY because soldiers are allowed to be conscientious objectors. If soldiers were no longer allowed to be conscientious objectors, those people who refused to do parts of their jobs would have to go find a new job.
2007-10-09 07:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I felt a job was in conflict with my moral, ethical or spiritual beliefs I would not do it.
I would also not employ anyone who could not fulfill the task they were contracted to do.
If this is the case they should change there jobs for ones that don't conflict with their ethics.
2007-10-09 06:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by EdgeWitch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they do not.
I am a teacher. I love all my students and treat them as I want to be treated.
My faith has nothing to do with how I do my job other than that I love these little ones and do my best to help them learn to read, write, do Math, and learn about the world around them and the people in it.
I teach them to be good to others and to love themselves.
2007-10-09 10:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your religious "belief" is so strong that it affects your ability to do your job correctly, it's time to find another job. Religious rules should only apply to what you can do to yourself, a personal choice, what other people get up to is none of your business.
2007-10-09 04:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Doctors and pharmacists who deny treatment to others based on their own religious beliefs are unethical and should leave the profession. In some places, it is illegal; in a few others, some have tried to legislate "protection" for this horrible abuse of their responsibilities.
My opinion: if as a doctor nurse or pharmacist you cannot treat others according to medicine and medical science, leave the profession, and become a missionary. Harming others' health for one's one conscience is unconscionable.
2007-10-09 04:29:18 · answer #10 · answered by SC 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋