How do you feel about being off of work during the "religious" holidays? Because in a way, by having the day off work you are indirectly participating in said "religious" holidays ritual of not going to work. So should it be a point for Athiests to show up at there place of employment, even if you are not getting paid. Maybe you need to tidy up your office? :) Your thoughts?
2007-12-07 03:17:23 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Iam seeing alot of cop outs.
2007-12-07 03:25:55 · update #1
I said religious holidays, if you read my question, Not all holidays!!!
2007-12-07 03:30:10 · update #2
I see your point, but a day off work, is a day off work to me!
2007-12-08 11:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Maria 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Because in a way, by having the day off work you are indirectly participating in said "religious" holidays ritual of not going to work."
Yeah, if you redefine the meaning of "participating in" to "barely even acknowledging", sure.
Seriously just because you're anal enough to post something like this it doesn't mean everyone else is enough to commit to going to work (which, incidentally, I would get paid for as it is a bank holiday) when they could be at home spending time with family or doing whatever they do.
And why is this targetted at atheists? What about, oh ya know, ANY OTHER RELIGION? I know a fair few Hindus that celebrate Christmas but don't follow Christianity, perhaps you'd have a problem with that?
2007-12-07 03:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to allow the religious people the day off and not let the non-religious people have the day off would be religious discrimination. That is against the law.
As for some of the holidays you are talking about, there are lots of people who do not regard them as christian or religious holidays. Christmas is secular to many people. Lots of atheists celebrate their own christmas. However, it is not a religious affair. Lots of family and friends and well-wishing and of course presents.
2007-12-07 03:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why should I go to work to take up the slack of a bunch of superstitious people? Now, if they had to use a personal day for the holiday, and not all of them could take it off because then there wouldn't be enough left to run the company, I'd be happy to come in. As it is, I certainly don't see how anyone could consider my not working an observance of their holiday. To me, it's just a day off.
2007-12-07 03:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good idea, why don't all you athiests go and do something constructive over the religious holidays other than whine about something that you obviuosly don't understand or care to take the time to understand.And be sure to show up for work on Sunday or you really will show your ignorance of the The Word of God.
2007-12-07 03:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by EveretteDavid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So, let me get this straight: you're saying that a "religious ritual" for which people get the day off is the real measure of what the religious holiday is all about? I'm sure Jesus Christ would love to hear that, the whole purpose of His life and death was to give people a day or two off from work! Thanks for clearing that up for me. I always suspected that the Christian Christmas holiday was superficial; now I know why.
2007-12-07 03:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Christianity is from the Roman Saturnelia which was not a Christian religious holiday... it was a Pagan religion holiday. I have no problem celebrating a Pagan holiday. The question is do you have a problem celebrating a Pagan holiday since Jesus was born in the Spring and not December?
2007-12-07 03:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by clint 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, having a day off work is not participation in a religious holiday. If you get off for the 4th of July and spend it sipping margaritas in Cancun, you really aren't taking part in the 4th of July, are you?
I will not tolerate ridiculous assertions like that. Seriously.
2007-12-07 03:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What 'religious' holiday? The feast of Saturnalia(December 25th) is coming up, but that's more pagan. Winter Solstice is also near on the 21st of Decemeber. You wouldn't by chance be talking about Xmas the commercial holiday about Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, would you?
2007-12-07 03:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by ibushido 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've just checked my planning and I shall be at work.The place that I work at is open 24 hours a day,365 days a year.
The only time I would take religious holidays off work is if it happens to be one of my days off.
2007-12-07 03:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by darwinsfriend3 AM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the idea of getting a day off work. The reason the employer gives its employees is not important to me. What is important is that a company can make enough profit during its normal hours of operation to grant a benefit to the employees, whether it be in the form of a raise, gifts & parties, or time off. Thats a great idea, it improves morale and gives employees time to relax and enjoy the whole reason why they are working - to reap a monetary reward.
Time is money so the day off is just as good.
Clearer now?
2007-12-07 03:20:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋