Handling someone UBER religious

BrettPGH

Again, thank you for all of the constructive advice!

I don't feel the need to justify why I feel the way I feel to certain people who tell me to basically just "deal" with it. There is a bit of background as to why I feel the way I feel and I don't need to have a therapy session on a bulletin board to get to the nitty gritty of my feelings. Yes, life sucks and is unfair... but seriously, can't I have a little bit of PEACE at the place I am at 50+ hours a week!? I could go all day on why my job sucks, but at the end of the day I work at a bank that is actually doing really well in todays economy and I'm lucky to be where I am.

This is the end of my rant. I think the next goodopportunity that arises I will have a nice little conversation with my boss and just explain that I do not believe in her God and that I respect her religious beliefs but that mine differ. It will be short, sweet and straight to the point. No need to drag this out any longer than I have.

:drinker: Good for you. You're a grown woman and no one should make you uncomfortable in the work place like that.

Also remember to document any subsequent antagonism. Very important.

christine24t

Does it offend you somehow? i don't see the need to even say much of anything besides maybe a smile and nod? She means it in the best way I'm assuming.

This. I consider myself agnostic. I don't go to the church, I don't pray, I don't know what I believe in. But when I go somewhere and there is a prayer said, I am respectful and listen. If someone talks about their religion, I listen. I've had several people ask to bring me to church - it's a big deal to some. You don't have to believe what she says, even though she probably shouldn't be saying it in the workplace.

Tangerine302

Since it's been going on for three years, it's probably safe to say she probably thinks you pray too.
If you haven't said anything so far I wouldn't turn her in for harassment. It sounds like she is praying for you out of the goodness of her heart. Just doesn't realize you don't care for it or believe in it.
Depending on how often she does it, I would either let it go or politely tell her you don't believe in talking about religion at the workplace. I'm sure she would understand and you wouldn't need to tell her what your beliefs are.

I don't think she is trying to hurt you. For a Christian to pray for someone is to show you care and love them. You wish good things for them and hope things turn out for the good. I think all she would need is just to let her know you don't wish to talk about religion at work. It will probably go over better than you think. I wish you the best!

horndave

Sorry to all the Christians but I equate it to talking to you about sex at work...there is a time and a place for everything and work is not the place for religious or sexual discussions!

Unless your a nun that is doing a porn movie. :bigsmile: