Is it detrimental to business that choose to publicize their religious affiliations?
603644
I would keep it seperate from you business. While it may not turn some people off others may not want to do business with your company at all.
832837
Well, I've never seen a Christmas commercial that actually advertises the religious aspect of the holiday.  Most of the time it's just dealing with the "spirit" of the season.  I lean toward atheism as well, but my family and I still celebrate Christmas, just not the religious part of it.  We still enjoy decorating and giving gifts to each other.\n\nBesides, they have just as much right to share their beliefs as you do.  It's only when they start proselytizing and being forceful that an objection should be made.
1152854
It's not stated. In any case, a player's religion is their business, not yours. What does it matter?
502379
Not at all. Remember, no matter what religion you believe, it was at one time the minority view and considered "alternative."  As long as the person is not following a cult, they should be allowed to worship as they choose. Some signs of a cult: members must sever all ties to friends and family who are not following the same religion (you can't even call your mom if she's not a believer), and members turn over all their worldly possessions to their religious leader.
349787
I think your question is rather retorical, if someone makes information about themselves public, it's rather hard to just "take it back" once it's out there. I really can't see the Jehovah's Witnesses having any legs to stand on. From what I read, these quotes in question were not some secret memo that might have some protection under the law, although I don't know if religious secrets are protected in the same manner as trade secrets. In any case if the statements are made publically or in a publically available publication (hence the word Public-ation), they do not have any legs to stand on.
942369
He has the right to do so, if he attempted to impose his religion on you and your fellow employees with the imminent threat of your jobs on the line then he would be crossing the line. He even has the right to suggest that one should convert to Christianity, or be saved or anything else, if one assumes that it may be a bit harassing to have it mentioned or brought up, it is debatable, but not a definite violation of your rights or even an overstep of his boundaries. I would suggest that you just bring it up to him and see how he reacts. wish ya the best peace and GOD bless...\n(no offense if yer an atheist or a follower of another religion/spirituality... That's my own little default way of hoping that all is well with you in spite of anything that may have been said or done)
91607
:{\nIf it is a church you do not have to. The government does not control churches. (separation of church and state)\nIf it is a ministry or charity you should register it as a 501 c3 corporation with the IRS and the Corporation Commission.
593442
To be honest, if there where two applicants, you and another. Both of you had excellent interviews, both perfect for the job, but she dressed more orthodox then I would hire her over you if major customer contact was involved.\n\nI feel religion is being lost in our country, all types of religions and the morals they teach us.  But in a pure business situation, religion should not be part of the equation.  Because in a sense you cater to a bigger crowd if you show no inclination either towards or away from religion, and a bigger group of customers means bigger profits and that is the goal of business.\n\nI'm so sorry, but that is the way of the business world, religion is money.
900603
I don't avoid telling people, I just don't prefer to discuss it unless it comes up in conversation. I hate when others are pushy about their beliefs, so I make a point not to be.
777437
I certainly can, in our civil society religion shouldn't matter.  In fact however, it does and I prefer to know not so much the religion but how devout the politician is--the more devout, the less I like them because the more likely they are to let their religion color their decisions.  I don't want anybody forcing their religion or the implicit results of their religion on me.
761681
I think if you are Christian it is definitely too commercialized. Otherwise, no. I am not a christian so it doesn't really bother me. I think the earlier stores get ready for the holidays, the faster I can get my shopping done with. And if you think about it, there IS a major emphasis on buying, but most of what is being bought, is being given. So in the end it all works out.
389343
I think it is messed up that they won't even tell you about these things until you have been a member of the religion for 15 years, donated massive amount of money and passed several "audits" before they will tell you this stuff.... They are just trying to keep you through what you have invested. Once you learn this stuff your choices are give up after giving so much and starting over with nothing or continue to believe because you may not be able to make it anywhere else that is a terrible way to have to come to believe something. It is also sad that you have to sign so many legal contracts because afterwards they can sue you for everything if you try to stand up against them. \nI am also strongly against celebrities being used to draw followers because this is just manipulation too. \nIf you want people to believe let them do so because they feel it is true and for no other reason.
897884
The answer is they should be allowed to talk about their faith.\nThe word of caution is that the speech should be about personal experiences and how faith has helped the person talking.\nThe reason religion is sometimes banned from speeches is that it inevitably leads to some sort of weird comparisons to people with other faiths (or no religious affiliation) in a negative connotation. \nI have no problem when someone says something like: "I am so happy to be here, and I thank God for helping me through the tough times and guiding me."\nBut not something that sounds: "I am a better person because I have my God on my side, and you don't"
813206
how are businesses going to be run, when the majority of workers are Christian?\n\nlet's say hypothetically I was an athiest... and the day was a religious holiday... almost everyone in my office including my boss is Christian... so, I would have no boss and in fact, my job requires more than one or two people, so I couldn't even work... \n\nbut, I guess I could come in and just play around all day on the clock? but who would even be there to know that I showed up?
286702
Sounds like a good idea. Although I think it would have to be taken as an individual church thing and then submitted to a common website. I think it might help people looking for churches although it might make some churches aspire to be better at this and that taking away from the real reason they have worship service in the first place. Just a thought.
996083
nope, social issues are the province of individuals and governments not buisness.  Letting buisness use moral teasers lessens the value of the issue.  Instead make a better product and reap the rewards then donate to charities that you favor.
610021
Religious, yes.  Phony, speak for yourself.  And since you posted this question under, "Etiquette", I might add that you certainly need to work on yours...very tacky question.