I don’t see a problem with putting your name on it. Why raise a stink over nothing? What could it possibly hurt. It’s just being courteous and I’m sure you won’t go to hell for doing it.

Of course I would, condolences are for the grieving, just put some nice words that are not religious like may he rest in peace or something like that.

I had this kind of situation before and I signed it. Do it if only you feel comfortable, Bible words are just words and maybe you should focus on your co-worker emotional pain.

I certainly would .My first action would be to attempt to help the person emotionally.The last thing i would do is to serve my own self interest This is highly insensitive in my view .

Its not the co-worker's fault its a christian type card. If it were someone I really wanted to offer a moment of comfort to, I would just write something short and sweet, to the point, on the back of the card, with any type of secular condolence I was comfortable with. I've always considered honest secular condolences far more meaningful than any christian one.

I wouldn't. If I'm close enough to them, I'd be there for them instead.

Yes ,I tend to think about other people’s feelings before my own .

No because these types of cards are often sent by well meaning fools to people who may not even share their beliefs. I would go directly to my coworker and let them know if they need anything even just to talk I am available. Religious condolence cards are just another form of Snots and Bears...

Sure. You signing it or initialing it won't hurt you.

You could give them a card of your own. That would be special coming just from you.

With unmistakable hint of religious denial. Like ...all things pass and I remember the good times.

sign it.. you're offering condolences, not indicating agreement with what is written.

yes. it's not about you it's about them.

No, you can buy your own card. Or just write a letter--that's considered more proper anyway.

It depends. If you know the co-worker is religious and would appreciate the religious sentiment - then yes.

Otherwise a separate card of your own. Perhaps also offered in the break room.

Depends on if I knew whether that the coworker was religious or not. If yes, sure. If I know for a fact the answer is no, or am unsure either way, I'd get them a separate card. The second option is more personal anyway.

Offer your own card that's more in line with your own ethics... you don't have to take on anyone else's religion, not even if their dad just died.

That depends, do you want to be "right" or do you want to give your coworker some sympathy/empathy.

No. I would give him a separate card if I wanted to express sympathy/ empathy like that.

Buy & post. a secular card and sign it with your best praise for your co-worker character during his time of loss and mourning for his dad....don't sign the religious card and invite your co-workers to personalize their signature like you did on your card....if anyone asks you why anything about the bible card just say your traditions about funerals do not resemble the first card and everyone could buy cards according to their traditions.... don't use religious words and keep showing sympathy and hope the company sends flowers to his house or funeral home

Having officiated at several funerals, funerals are for the living not the dead. It depends on how well you know the coworker if not well, sign the card, if well and they are religious, sign the card, if well and they are not religious, send your own card.

I would sign, unless the recipient was atheist.

It is just a text word you are not giving anything away if you sign it. It is just recognizing that you share grief for the guy basically validating emotions. If it were someone I cared about I would sign it not because I acknowledge a deity, I care for my friend who is grieving.

Yes, you can put your own condolences in there, it's all about just being supportive for the person/people grieving.

I would, and have.
I certainly don't make any comments about God, or an afterlife. But I will say something to the tune of," I'm sorry for your loss, and I hope you are holding up OK". or something like that.
In the end, I think the comments are really for the grieving one, so any kind of support I'm sure would feel nice when they read it.
It's not too hard to say something nice, and not have to mention any of the religious crap.