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Religion in the Work Place

© Myrrha

This topic is one that I think about fairly often. Not only because of my involvement in Paganism while I was on active duty, but because of the overt deference to Christianity and its foundational precepts in the work place (at least in the West Texas area).

When the media grabbed ahold of the story of the Military members who were also Pagan and practicing Wikkans last year, I felt a great deal of empathy for those individuals. I can recall the search of my rooms when I was away on leave. I am thankful I was too naive at the time to realize I have been set up and that access to my dorm room was the sole motivation for the non-routine inspection.

One of my recent polls to this site inquired of the opinions vistors to the site had with regard to religion in the work place. The motivation for the poll was because I've been on the receiving end of the unchecked personal bias of individuals who have the power to fire me. I don't deny my Pagan and Wikkan beliefs, however, I don't go out of my way to bring up the subject. It doesn't take long to recognize personal bias in an individual just by paying attention to their conversation.

So, I ask again. Is the work place the appropriate venue in which to discuss topics of a particularly sensitive nature, e.g., religion and one's views of the religious practice of those a person works with? Considering that tolerance isn't a concept easily embraced in some religions, is it wise to encourage or allow the free communication with regard to religion in the work place?

These are a few questions I pose to you for your consideration and feedback.

Blessings.

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