Favorite Bible Verse?

ruaround

ruaround

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Originally Posted by Clown Boy
Well... where does harassment and discrimination come into all this? The guy just wants to have a conversation with his boss...
P.S. If you consider this offensive, please oh PLEASE just delete this post and don't ban me...
AT ANY POINT that one employee is made to feel uncomfortable it can be considered harassment... this is for ANY sitch that is in the policies...
 
ophiura

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No, he wants to "confront him about his salvation" which is not a chat. Those are aggressive words, IMO, and rather arrogant. I find it extremely offensive.
There IS freedom of religion in this country.
I strongly suggest you leave religion out of the workplace. Live your life, be an example in your life...but I do not believe you have a right to "confront" someone about their salvation in the workplace. Is failure to believe in the Lord in the same way some sort of drug addiction or crime that needs a "confrontation?"
BTW, there are many people here who have pictures of Christ, or who have bible phrases on their screen saver. Great! Pass on the word through your actions and behaviors, but leave it at that. I appreciate people for how they treat others, not what verse they can quote, personally. Sometimes these go hand in hand, and sometimes they don't.
 
ruaround

ruaround

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Originally Posted by ophiura
No, he wants to "confront him about his salvation" which is not a chat. Those are aggressive words, IMO, and rather arrogant. I find it extremely offensive.
There IS freedom of religion in this country.
I strongly suggest you leave religion out of the workplace. Live your life, be an example in your life...but I do not believe you have a right to "confront" someone about their salvation in the workplace. Is failure to believe in the Lord in the same way some sort of drug addiction or crime that needs a "confrontation?"
which is why i asked the original que... "why he thought it was his place make sure of his bosses salvation"...
 
ophiura

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I was fine with this thread, until I read that line. And then I got really ticked off. It is arrogant and judgmental, and these are not characteristics that I equate with Christ in my personal faith and life.
 
dskrezyna

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Originally Posted by socal57che
I am looking for ways to confront my boss about his salvation. Anyone have any good door-openers. He is a highly educated man that seems to think you can't be intelligent and still believe that the bible is absolutely, literally true. I've only worked for him about 6 mos. and don't want to jeopardize my job, but will if it comes to that end.
http://www.eeoc.gov/types/religion.html
It sounds like converting him is more important to you than keeping your job, even if there is the smallest possibility you'd get fired. Good luck.
 
clown boy

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Originally Posted by ophiura
I was fine with this thread, until I read that line. And then I got really ticked off. It is arrogant and judgmental, and these are not characteristics that I equate with Christ in my personal faith and life.
I REALLY want this to be a friendly place... therefore I will say no more about this.
 
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5 Reasons personal matters should be kept from the workplace.
1. Most employers are at will employers, which means they can fire you at will and you can leave at will. It is a hard clause to fight because that just about covers the bases on any type of termination, including, race, ---, religion, and common beliefs.
2 It is work, not home or church. You are paid to provide your services not your opinion..... unless you were specifically hired as an analyzer.
3. Many people have many different beliefs. You are almost guaranteed to offend somebody.
4. You should not be OK with putting your lively hood in jeapordy because of your beliefs dont match up with your fellow employees or upper management.
5. Church is traditionally held on Sunday ..... not Monday through friday.
 
reefreak29

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i think its ok if your at work and someone asks u about god and hhe wants to learn about him but to push it on someone is completly different.
 
clown boy

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Originally Posted by reefreak29
i think its ok if your at work and someone asks u about god and hhe wants to learn about him but to push it on someone is completly different.
I think it's ok for me to say: I agree.
 
georgev845

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i think its revelations 23:26?
goes somthing like..."and those who didnt obey, the idoterers the ones who commited sexual immorality...will all be punished in the place that burns of fire and brimstone..but those who did good in my faith, visited me when i was prisoned,gave me to eat when i was hungry...."
I love this verse makes me feel like doing good if i am down or helps you remember and apreciate God
 
socal57che

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Um...wow.
All I wanted was an ice-breaker to open conversation. My boss is the employer as he owns the joint. Maybe I could file suit against him for not scheduling harassment workshops, acquire his business in a judgement then donate the whole thing to the homeless.
He seemed interested in an artical he recently read and I saw it as an opportunity to share...not tie him to a post and beat him into submission. It's called the Great Commission and it is part of Christianity. Why are people offended when someone shares their faith, but applaud when mouths are sewn shut?
Lighten up people. I honestly cannot believe what a negative response this post created and for the sake of the thread I will refrain from such nonsense as caring about the souls of others.
Good evening all...and God Bless.
 
seasalt101

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Originally Posted by socal57che
Um...wow.
All I wanted was an ice-breaker to open conversation. My boss is the employer as he owns the joint. Maybe I could file suit against him for not scheduling harassment workshops, acquire his business in a judgement then donate the whole thing to the homeless.
He seemed interested in an artical he recently read and I saw it as an opportunity to share...not tie him to a post and beat him into submission. It's called the Great Commission and it is part of Christianity. Why are people offended when someone shares their faith, but applaud when mouths are sewn shut?
Lighten up people. I honestly cannot believe what a negative response this post created and for the sake of the thread I will refrain from such nonsense as caring about the souls of others.
Good evening all...and God Bless.
i'm on your side i think you saw that though...tobin
 
ophiura

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If you want a way to reach people, start with your actions. They speak volumes and it is the best way to reach people. Even people helping each other on these boards counts in my book.
If he had an interest in an article, then you had a way to approach him, so I don't understand your original question. You didn't mention this, but instead phrased it as "confronting" someone about their salvation.
I hope you understand with limitations in tone in writing, that this can be taken as a very aggressive stance when read. A "shove it down the throat" aggressive.
I am certainly not offended by your faith - I have no issues with this thread as it stood so no mouths are sewn shut...except perhaps your boss'.

However, I am someone who is educated and doesn't take the bible literally. Stone me now - but remember the warning on this. I was deeply offended by your original comment and that is really saying something because I am not easily offended by things on this board.
There are people who are Christians who do not show their faith the same way, and that is perfectly acceptable in this country but I find it sometimes not the case in some of these threads. There are people who are different faiths, and that is great and legal too. That is their right, as it is all of ours to believe and worship in our own way.
I think of this like those commercials where one person sees another doing a simple good deed, and it spreads. That is how to pass on the word, IMO. Actions.
Caring about people is wonderful and admirable...but I would propose that maybe they have their souls covered?
I am sure I will be "overruled" on this last part but oh well. People are entitled to other opinions.
 
rylan1

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I'm just curious of an example of a passage or part of the Bible that you do not take literally. Please use another example other than Genesis if possible,
 
clown boy

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Originally Posted by Rylan1
Please use another example other than Genesis if possible,
I know what you mean.
 
shogun323

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Originally Posted by Rylan1
I'm just curious of an example of a passage or part of the Bible that you do not take literally. Please use another example other than Genesis if possible,

Here is my question for ya. Why does Ophi have to defend her beliefs. For that matter why should anyone? Yes, you love Jesus, but why must you go around debating him with everyone?
I love my fiance dearly but I dont go around showing her picture to people and immediately start defending why I love her. I simply love her and enjoy her. Now if people want to ask me about my fiance and what I love about her I will gladly tell them and it is the same with my beliefs. I am a Christian and very involved in church as well. Jesus didnt run around confronting everyone. Sure he did in the PROPER content. But, he built relationships and gave acts of service. He hung out with the lowly. HE MET NEEDS!!!!!
 
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