I work at a very small company and am the only non-christian. It’s not a faith based org but the owner is VERY religious and half of the employees are of the same faith. The rest are different factions of that faith. They all know i dont practice but i keep my views to myself.
However, im starting to tire of the “god is guiding us” talk. As an example, i recently made an error but discovered it quickly due to a series of coincidences and managed to fix it before it became a real issue. My boss made mention that “god is always guiding us” and basically said i was led to find this error by god. I REALLY wanted to ask where god’s guidance was when i made the error in the first place.
Anyways, whenever she says something like this I usually just give a “mmmhmmm” or other somewhat neutral and non-commital response. I honestly don’t think there IS a better way I can respond but figured I’d post here in case anyone had suggestions.
And before it’s suggested…there is no HR, it’s an amazing position outside putting up with the religious mumbo jumbo, and I’m not going to quit or report the boss.
P.S. as a reddit refugee who desperately missed the exchristian sub there, i do hope this community can get some more action. Reddit is dead to me, lol.
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Been there. I liked the job and ignored the religion, consistently not remarking on the “god is guiding us” stuff. I eventually outlasted the fundies.
In another situation I had enough difficulty with the in-my-face religion, spoke up about it, and was the first one laid off when money got tight.
I guess the lesson is, pick your battles.
Start documenting everything now. In a few weeks, start talking about how all of this makes you uncomfortable and you’re here to do your job and collect a paycheck, not attend a sermon. Document everything. Get things in writing (email is easiest these days) as much as possible. Save copies. If you live somewhere that it’s legal to record conversations you are a party to without the other person’s permission, do it.
Around this time is probably good to start asking around at local unions and “organizations” about the biggest, meanest junkyard dog employment lawyer in town.
When you get fired, collect some amount of money between “a few months off work” and “I can buy a house with this”.
Enjoy the rest of your life. Have fun and good luck.