DISQUS

jeber · 8 months ago

I'm an atheist by choice, yet I don't think CL acted politely or reasonably in the above scenario. He over-reacted, was reacting to blows not delivered. If waiting until Monday would put a project or product in jeopardy, then he should say so. If that Saturday call is vital, that should be his point. If it can easily wait until Monday, then it shouldn't matter to him how you plan to spend your free time. If your request is reasonable (and it appears to be) and what you do in your free time doesn't discredit or embarrass the company, AND you're being honest when you say you aren't obnoxious with your beliefs, then it's none of his business what you believe. It sounds like he's trying to start an argument. He sounds like a jerk.

However, once a person with passionately held beliefs decides to hold forth on their beliefs without invitation, no matter what they are, then their beliefs are fair game for skepticism and questioning.

Greg · 8 months ago

My religion is the Yankees. Are you coming to a game with me in the near future?

anurag_morris · 8 months ago

this is so weird! apparently this client of yours was bothered more because you were taking time off for easter and not for just lounging at your home with your wife and kids. this is so atypical!

Catwoman69y2k · 8 months ago

Umm...as an agnostic myself I do not know what to say. I honestly find that religion is such a deal breaker even when it doesnt have to be. Admittedly I have seen adversity when I express my lack of any formal religion and I dont like the overall distance it can put between me and someone I was just having a business or social interaction with. Sadly I can see how agnostic people could forget that thier hard skin for this kind of thing has also turned them into being jsut as bad by doing it to one of the religious mind.

*sigh*

seemsArtless · 7 months ago

Another great post, thanks. I'm at a loss for words, too. "That Religious talk makes me uncomfortable" is a great comment!