So there is a condolence card in the break room for one of my coworkers who’s dad just died. It has a bible verse on the front and may God give you peace stuff inside. I don’t really want to put my name on it. Would you?
Religion should never be part of the workplace under any circumstances, particularly if people are forced to participate in something of a religion they don't agree with. It is unethical, but many people are so immersed in it that they often don't know any better and refuse to learn respect for diversity. You can sign it with a couple comforting secular words perhaps. It is important to keep your job and avoid conflict. Not an easy situation to be in.
well we certainly can't accuse you of trying to force your opinion on us now can we?
@JeffMesser no opinions there, only established standards of decency and a suggestion offered. What's your problem?
@ChicagoMike trying to coax you into taking a stand. make you say something controversial.
Yes...you won’t turn into a pumpkin or anything...just put your name to it like everyone else, it’s not about you , it’s about showing that you are with your coworkers in an expression of condolence.
AGREE!
Yes I definitely would .If you like your coworker why the heck would you not want to attempt to make them feel better at a time like this .Let people believe in their fairytales .I believe in shoving my non belief aside to make another person feel better .
Death isn't about you, it is about comforting the bereaved...if this coworker was religious and/or his family is, this would be an appropriate thing to send. By signing it, you are not in any way endorsing religion. It is not a petition.
Of course I would sign it .My first thought in this matter would be to feel empathy for the individual not about my self .
The co-worker may not be religious.
Ya, well, I would! That's not the time to take a stand or make a "political" statement,
so to speak. "Just do it"!
Is he religious / believer ? If yes , I would . It doesn't matter . It's about his darkest moment , he lost a parent . Is not about me or god right now . Who cares . Definitely not the coworker . Losing a parent is hard Losing gods and devils is easy . Not real .
Yes, I would.
In situations like this, I always offer to do something for them if they need it want. (As opposed to the useless thoughts and prayers.) Losing someone sucks, and knowing people are really there to help is comforting.
If you have to ask this question it is pitiful .
Being self centered and thinking of yourself instead of the other individual
Yes I would. You can just sign your name or say you're in my thoughts, etc. It's about them right now.
Exactly. Miss out "and prayers" and they might just be smart enough to figure it out.
Yes I would put my name on it. Geez. The card is not about you.