Co-workers who bash religion (employed, work, company, office)
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I have been employed at a large company for over a year. The small group of individuals that I work with include a few vocal non-religious individuals. These people constantly bash religion, especially the Catholic church. One of these people is a former Catholic. I am Catholic. However, I am not a devout Catholic. I go to church a few times a year. I know that the Catholic religion and other religions are not perfect.
I think the bashing is unacceptable in the workplace. How do I handle this? Usually, I walk away or don't participate in the conversation. If I speak up, I won't get any help from other people in the group.
However, one of the individuals has come into my office to bash the church. He likes to take the extreme view on politics, religion, just about anything. These one sided conversations are exhausting. I go home with my head spinning. He is well-liked because he is smart, funny, and cute.
I see this at my work too, both on the religious and non-religious side.
I would probably just politely let him know that you are Catholic and some of what he says is offensive to you. People usually take silence as consent. So, if you don't say anything, he might think you agree with him.
If it's a large company, they probably have a policy against this. But I would be very hesitant to bring it up to management. I know a woman who did that and she became a pariah. People would barely speak to her after that.
I would immediately change the subject if he brings it up and if that doesn't work, I would just ignore him when he starts going off. Don't even look at him.
I'm a big proponent of vocalizing your concerns and working things out, but in cases of casual conversation about politics, religion, or anything not work related, it's best to ignore. Any response can be seen as antagonizing and there's no winning.
Whatever you do, don't let him drag you in to agreeing or disagreeing with him.
However, one of the individuals has come into my office to bash the church. He likes to take the extreme view on politics, religion, just about anything. These one sided conversations are exhausting. I go home with my head spinning. He is well-liked because he is smart, funny, and cute.
Usually ignoring certain behaviors will stop them. Behavioral therapy for crazy people, irritating people, annoying people, people who talk too much, people who__. Fill in the blank. You can act busy, too, essentially ignoring the person, but done in a way that doesn't offend someone.
I'm not a devot Christian and know our religion isn't perfect either but it would offend me if someone bashed my beliefs.
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