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KMA-628 · 03-03-2005, 10:26 AM

Manx -

It's hard to explain if you haven't worked for a "faith-based" organization, but every position usually requires a little bit of agreement to the "faith".

It's not like a normal company where the janitor doesn't interact with the accountant--quite the opposite. Many "faith-based" organizations have religious "services" (can't think of a better term) during the work day (i.e. prayer sessions, etc.)

Plus, their is a common goal aspect to it as well--a philosphy that should reside in every employee, regardless of position. If I were a Christian organization (let's say something like Focus on the Family--which is a local company for me, plus I know Dr. Dobson from back in his SoCal days--not that I defend the guy, I just knew him when he wasn't going after Spongebob) I would want all my co-workers to share/believe in a common goal--why else would you want to work there?

I think it goes both ways too.

If I were Jewish, why would I want to work for a Christian Outreach company? That would require a decent amount of hypocracy to just get through one work day.

The same goes for different organizations.

If I hunt, wear fur, etc., would PETA want to hire me? Nope.
If I was white, what chance would I have with getting a job with RAINBOW/PUSH?
I am a man, do you think I could apply for a VP postion at NOW?
If I am against gay marriage, should GLAD hire me?
I am a hard-core republican, are there any jobs at the DNC waiting for me?

I think it is more of an appropriateness issue, not discrimination.

03-03-2005, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
KMA-628 ....is off his meds...you were warned. Location: The Wild Wild West	Manx - It's hard to explain if you haven't worked for a "faith-based" organization, but every position usually requires a little bit of agreement to the "faith". It's not like a normal company where the janitor doesn't interact with the accountant--quite the opposite. Many "faith-based" organizations have religious "services" (can't think of a better term) during the work day (i.e. prayer sessions, etc.) Plus, their is a common goal aspect to it as well--a philosphy that should reside in every employee, regardless of position. If I were a Christian organization (let's say something like Focus on the Family--which is a local company for me, plus I know Dr. Dobson from back in his SoCal days--not that I defend the guy, I just knew him when he wasn't going after Spongebob) I would want all my co-workers to share/believe in a common goal--why else would you want to work there? I think it goes both ways too. If I were Jewish, why would I want to work for a Christian Outreach company? That would require a decent amount of hypocracy to just get through one work day. The same goes for different organizations. If I hunt, wear fur, etc., would PETA want to hire me? Nope. If I was white, what chance would I have with getting a job with RAINBOW/PUSH? I am a man, do you think I could apply for a VP postion at NOW? If I am against gay marriage, should GLAD hire me? I am a hard-core republican, are there any jobs at the DNC waiting for me? I think it is more of an appropriateness issue, not discrimination. __________________ Before you criticize someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes. That way, if they get angry at you.......you're a mile away.......and they're barefoot.