*Any* conscientious person should understand & be willing to adjust accordingly. I dont think Id go to FFRF for tactful, respectful scripts to deal with a proselytizing co-worker. No different than Oh yeah, Im going to see a movie this weekend or whatever. Ah yes, the classic Assholes for Christ approach is what I call it. Even Im sorry, but Im really not personally keen to keep talking about religion. I would find this so, so annoying. There are many coworkers at my office who make annoying personal calls throughout the day, but my boss would think it was a little weird if I brought that up to him. In general, I dont think theres any problem with casually mentioning church-related activities at work, but in the context of this coworkers fixation on talking about religion, I might assume it was an attempt to shoehorn religion into the conversation or to make a point about her superior religiousness. What franchise? He said, Baptist. I said, Me, too! Not hating on vegans, hating on those who need to let you know at all times. She might have dead time to fill with chat, but does it always coincide with her audiences dead time? Thats what happens when a society takes words from another language and uses those words in a completely different way. Im saving all of their garbage. That seems to me to be very contrary to the usual advice about handling annoying issues that arent actually impacting your work (outside of annoying you). Like, I can go on a whole comedy routine about the time I was given the choice between reading Twilight or watching Sarah Palin get interviewed on Fox its like the anti-Sophies Choice, really. Theoretical discussions about (any aspect) of (any) religion are not appropriate subjects for the workplace. I had a problem with a volunteer turned employee who claimed I was violating her religious rights when I Ive shared with coworkers about my daughters choir things; like this commenter, Im not doing it to convert anyone. I wonder if thats why this raises to a special level of concern. 12 Ways to Get Someone Annoying to Stop Talking - wikiHow Why does it matter, though? Yes, I would agree. It seemed odd to me too, but management saw it as a fun staff activity and said people could opt out if they wanted. Challenging people to memorize bible verses like theyre kids in Sunday School is so strange to me. They arent preaching just mentioning their hobbies/venting. My hunch is that Cersei belongs to a sect of Christianity that requires adherents to talk about their faith and to witness (proselytize). If I were her boss, I would want it stopped. I have a friend that talks non-stop,and most times he's bragging about his experiences and knowledge regarding our major in college.One time,two mutual friend interrupted us to talk,he completely ignored them and made me and him have a parallel conversation while the others talked between them.The fact the he doesn't have a filter and his arrogance are really pissing me off,I just don't ignore . Most denominations dont, but some do. It's probably one of the oldest tricks in the book to avoid someone especially in public, pretending to be on a call. Seriously yall the Bitcoin conversation kills me. It seems to me that more people need to adopt this kind of wonking manners., Great idea! how can I get my coworker to stop talking about God? I have a coworker who ONLY talks about his workout regime and body fat. I have done this too- but the reaction I usually get is that then they think its an invitation to talk about all of the ills of Catholicism. May our pasta be plentiful and our bread basket never be empty. The union got involved it was so bad. You could also ask them to head to the break room since youre trying to concentrate. I might replace religion in the second script with extended social talks just because specifying that its the religious aspect of it as opposed to the distraction aspect that bothers OP may cause the boss to overcorrect and try to ban all religious talk, even short, welcome mentions between people, But forreal, what OP has described is the most annoying situation I can imagine, I was going to agree and then someone mentioned Crossfit. Many people have been hurt by societal Christianity and Christians, and its okay for people who have been victimized by Christians/Christianity to be wary. Would you like to talk to my prophet about finding a husband? Seems to work, mostly. I am the same way in my day-to-day living. I've been in the states for about 6 months all together, and I've already experienced this many times. Im not a fan of the show and she knew this but thought she could convert me. And its not talking about god. This was done long before there was another context for Isis. Mark 16:15 commands believers to preach the gospel to every creature, and theres some letter from Paul that commands the faithful to bring fruit to God in the form of souls. Shes gotten reaaaaal good at the artful dodge-and-subject change. The Satanic Temple is doing some good social advocacy work trying maintain womens reproductive health rights and stopping teachers from hitting kids in school (yes, thats still legal in some places), we dont need people co-opting the name just to play Ill show you mine with casual fanatics whove drank way too damn much communion wine. She did specify that as the casual end, with the 3am wtfery at the other. Im petty and a happy occasional pot-stirrer. Hobby? Plans is vague and could mean something religious like a bible study OR it could mean the church group is going bowling. Miss Manners understands that part of best-friendship is supposed to be the ability to share confidences. Everyone here is all about the lone star. The point that not everything will be valid to you is a perfectly legitimate one; other people are under no obligation to never let slip that they attended church because it might offend you. Well, they dont witness to me anymore. not so fine. It aint subtle, but its not mean either. Unfortunately, sometimes management doesnt care, or worse, actively encourages these types. Even after growing up with Mormons, it was a bit much. The squawkers dont appreciate my direct approach to their attempts at saving me. Why Do We Avoid Talking About God and Spirituality? But that doesnt really change whether its appropriate or not in the workplace. Although, the fact that Christianity is the dominant religion definitely adds to what makes situations like this so fraught. My coworkers will be in for a giant surprise when their children become Wiccans. This is a good angle. But I wasnt trying to convert anyone, just expressing my feelings. . To listen, you must refrain from talking to allow others to speak to you. Instead of making people want to go to their cultish church*, it just made them look like idiots. I worked with someone who once said that we should all drink the Kool-Aid. I have a local cult (and yes, I am terming it an outright cult, they have ties to two known hate-groups) down the street from me. A light bite on the lip when you catch yourself doing it, chewing gum, or taking a drink can help you shift your thoughts and behavior. Vertical blinds are much easier to clean and can stand up to cats knocking them out of the way. OMG, my high school English teacher was the best- he dressed up as the preacher who wrote it and read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God in character- it was awesome! Cat? If shes swapping How I met my spouse stories with a co-worker, its really not the OPs business. Its unnecessary at best and inappropriate at worst. Okay, dont really do that but I have been tempted once or twice in similar (but not as bad) scenarios. Im the only Jewish person in the office and no one has ever asked me how my holidays were or if I went to temple over the weekend. She doesnt seem inflammatory at all, just kooky. Its fascism. Could be worse when I was young, a classmate asked another student what was on their forehead, and misheard ashes for someones ashes it did not go well :(, The long personal calls can be called out. And the right time to reading it's exactly the living proof of the life we are facing from last 30 years. Id just reply, blandly, I.dont go to church. She let it go. I would feel less awkward about wonking and could actively apologize when I do so. I havent ever said that I think all religious people are bigots and if youre going to continue to say that I did, then this discussion is pointless. Theyre relentless and have zero respect. Youve made this comparison repeatedly, saying that it would be just as wrong for Cersei to harp on about football as it is Jesus. If that is the only one Id agree but if church people was one of a few groups I think this goes into the category of not all social chitchat will ever be directly relevant to you. There is a huge difference, and LWs standing to say anything about this really depends on which one it is. Its not an issue for us; we all respect each other and do not try to convert each other. How dare I interrupt their fantasy football musings. Funny my story was in a work environment that has very much to do with local elections :) It wasnt a church, but I suppose it draws all kinds! I heard Proverbs 11:30 a LOT in my life, too. I grew up with people like that. What the hell kind of awesome is this?! FFRF will send a letter and keep OP anonymous, so that could work. IMO deliberately so, since most people dont get to adulthood without hearing some version of religion & politics: just DONT, and deciding that that common social rule does not apply to special snowflake you is a deliberate choice. 1. But if someone at work told me I should pray or some such thing, Id tell them the same thing I tell everyone else: my beliefs are not the same as theirs, Im not open to discussing them at work, and we need to drop the subject for good. OP Here- I dont think that taking a break is an excuse to do distracting or uncomfortable things in the office in front of co-workers. I grew up United Methodist, we never did the Ash Wednesday thing at that particular church (we mentioned it but nobody was putting ash on each others faces), and not until I had a Catholic coworker did I ever hear of Ash Wednesday being A Thing like that. Many people receive ashes and then remove them before going to work or on with their daily lives. It does seem that the comments and discussion are too frequent and long. They do do great things, but theyre in no way a serious religion. I think when its related to religion, thats when youre crossing a line. Am chuckling, this exactly. Because religion is a very personal topic for a lot of people and there is also a lot of judgment built into it. Its mainly teachers pushing religion in the classroom that violates the Establishment Clause. I dont think its fair to single someone out and tell on them just because the topic of the conversations seems crazy to you. They think that theyre looked down upon because of their Christian beliefs Im sure youve heard one of them say that Jesus told them they would be mocked for their beliefs, or something similar.
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