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For full disclosure, I am a Sabbath keeping Christian. I am very passionate about my religion.
A few days ago, I watched the documentary Jesus Camp. I was worried that it would be critical of religion, and make Christians seem like, well, freaks. But it was a surprisingly interesting take on the situation of politically active Christianity. It showed the church's efforts to train the next generation of members, an attempt to ensure the survival of their brand of Christianity
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08.10.09
If you're a person of faith, I think it's more than likely that you practice your belief in all aspects of your life. Work included. And that shouldn't be a problem.
I think problems arise in work-related setting when people feel that ideologies are being pushed onto them. This IS a problem.
I don't think you should ever feel inhibited by your beliefs in the workplace, and it sounds very much to me that you aren't. Kudos.
08.10.09
Yes, I believe that the best way to evangelize is by example. This is true for all world-views, even those of non-believers.
08.10.09
It sounds like you're doing a good job of living your beliefs. I agree with Scott that the best way to evangelize is by example; I would not be comfortable with someone explicitly telling me about their faith in the workplace, although you have provided a couple of examples that show how the context often matters.
08.10.09
I see there is a lot of passion in your words about your faith. That's amazing that you have such a strong connection to it. I do not. I lost my faith in religion years ago and follow the "don't be a jerk" mantra. Although not religious, I try to act in the professional manner while at work. However, I'm from a rural part of Iowa with a very German last name and now living in Dallas. Co-workers often assume that I'm a good Lutheran or Catholic girl. People's assumptions about my faith often include them bringing god and prayer into conversation. It's painful and awkward, and I hate it. I don't think it's professional to push religion into work conversations. How do I say to a client, "Good for you, but no thanks for me..." ??
Thank you for being a non-pushy Christian in the office and for bravely putting this passionate issue out there as a discussion topic.
08.10.09
Interesting post. My problem is when Religion affects peoples train of thought. I personally recognize a lot of the traditiionaly religious values as natural values instilled in us through evolution and not through religion. I forgive others because I would like to be forgiven .... not because Jesus told me too. I'm not saying you're wrong for having these morals because of your religion ... I'm just saying it's possible to have these morals without it.
I also think that we shouldn't be required to be to nice people but instead should recognize that we benefit from it as a community if we are all nice to each other.
As far as Jesus camp goes? I did 8 years of it and loved every second. However, at times, it would have been nice to worry about normal things like girls and transformers at that age instead of being afraid I was going to hell if I didn't praise the lord.
08.10.09
Beautifully articulated and well thought out Beth. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us all.
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