A friend of mine who works for a Christian-based organization was asked to sign a declaration of faith as a condition for continued employment. She read it through and said sadly that she was unable to sign. "Why?" she was asked. "Because I don't believe it," she said in her direct but very sweet and honest way. She said, sadly, that if she had to sign to work there, she would have to resign.
They didn't want to lose her.
"What could you sign?" they next asked.
She thought a minute and then said, "I could sign that I believe in being kind to people."
The people took the paper away, and in the end no employees had to sign anything. My friend prevailed by standing her ground without yelling or shaking her fist at anyone.
2 comments:
Hard to believe this goes on in this country founded by people seeking religious freedom. Time to rediscover our roots.
I love the way you put that, Linda! Conservative, traditional, honoring our roots -- no signed pledges!
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