are you alowed by law to discuss your religion in the work place?
2007-11-05 00:16:15 · 13 answers · asked by more then you know 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It could create a hostile work environment. HR would probably have a problem with that. You are allowed to express your beliefs, as long as that doesn't fall into coercion.
2007-11-05 00:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people at the work place, feel like that's not the time to engage in a discussion, as it will imbue an augument, or at least a heated debate, with no winners. Many would be preachers are ill prepaired to tell about God, and many ordained by man preachers as well. Those that are pre-ordained by God, are the one's that will command authority to be heard by those that would listen, the words falling on fertile ground.
2007-11-05 10:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as yu do not work in a "Government" position. LOL!
the law says "church & state shall be separate" the thing is that any truly Spiritual person would only discuss their path if asked about it.
all others are just out to convert you & their for annoying to their fellow workers to the point of wanting them fired as "distraction."
2007-11-05 08:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, in America, the First Amendment is one of our most important ideas. The law indeed allows you to talk about your beliefs. I guess the issue is whether you are annoying people. Annoying people itself is LEGAL in America. But social norms dictate that annoying people is not very nice. So use a lot of discretion.
2007-11-05 08:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by CZ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ehhh if the people feel comfortable with it. Some do and some don't. Depends on how each person thinks about the subject. I'm sure that if someone doesn't believe in him it's going to cause an argument or something.
2007-11-05 08:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am retired now, But when I did work Yes I could talk to my fellow workers about God, Did I do it, Yes & No, I only talked to those that asked me something. I didn't have to verbally talk to them, Unless they ask me something, I never pushed my faith on anyone, I lived the life before them, & you will never know how many came to me & ask me if I was a Christian, Because they noticed my life compare to other workers, they knew that there was something in my life different then others, Oh yes there was others that claimed to be a Christian, but their lives never measured up to the bible. I worked for the same employer for 38 yrs. & I have been a Christian for 37 yrs. & when I retird, You will never know how many said they would miss me & THE LIFE I LIVED before them.
2007-11-05 08:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by birdsflies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im fairly sure that the law cant touch you on that one...though i will in no fashion encourage you to discuss it with those that do not wish to hear it...to push your religion on others is really a horrible thing to do
2007-11-05 08:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kiril 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably best to only discuss it with people who want to discuss it with you!
2007-11-05 08:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some places it is OK, as long as you don't step on people's toes, so to speak
and as long as your not preaching, but personally, I have no problems with hearing others beliefs
but in today's society, we have to many Children who cry and pitch fits because instead of walking away or tuning someone out, they tattle tale
2007-11-05 08:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not. i dont like it when people bring stuff like that into my work place. it makes me feel uncomfortable. but i dont say anything for fear of stirring up trouble. but it should be illegal. just for situations like mine. work is for work, not religion or play or sex or anything else.
2007-11-05 08:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋