I came across this article that helped me Religious Freedom in the Workplace I began reading about religious freedom and letting your faith show in the workplace. I ceased all webinars, questioned my purpose and worth, and lost some desire to open and honest about who I am. I’ll be honest, I let his words get to me. Why does he feel that way? Should I not mention my mission? Am I Not allowed to mention impressions from the spirit when asked why we came here? Am I expected to lie or manipulate the truthful answers of serving a mission and following impressions to be within the style guide?” Questions flooded my mind “What does he mean that I connected our company with LDS church? I didn’t do that. Offense had been taken when none was meant. Tone of voice, this too, feels out of style guide.” I am uncomfortable with it and think that some guidance from some leadership here would be appropriate. He messaged corporate executives “I have never seen (our company) connect or company with the LDS church in such an abrupt fashion. Most don’t have an issue of me explaining how I learned Portuguese on my mission, met the owner of my company I now work at, and that I’m a religious man who strives to follow impressions.īut a co-worker of mine took offense by this section of the webinar. This led me to eventually being hired in his company. Years after my mission I received an impression from God to move my family to Utah and that I should reach out to my mission president and ask for work references. The owner of the company was my mission president in Brazil. But I start the webinar by introducing myself and how I came to work at this company. The contents of the webinar are focused in on the science of the studies behind the product. On another occasion I was presenting a company product in an online webinar. Where the law constrains religious freedom, Latter-day Saints believe in obeying the law while seeking protection for their fundamental rights through such lawful means as may be available in each jurisdiction or country.” ( Religious Freedom: The Basics) How does Religious Freedom apply to sharing the gospel in the work place? But such limitations should be truly necessary, rather than an excuse for abridging religious freedom. Limits on religious activities are appropriate where necessary to protect compelling interests, such as the life, property, health, or safety of others. Article 18 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.”Ī church article explains “Religious freedom is not absolute. International human rights documents likewise recognize the universality of freedom of religion and belief.
#BECOMING A CONSECRATED MISSIONARY TAD R CALLISTER TALK FREE#
In the First Amendment to the United States Constitution it states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” “We do not believe that human law has a right to interfere in prescribing rules of worship” or to “dictate forms for public or private devotion.” ( Doctrine and Covenants 134:4) Which brings the question, is she right? Should I not be allowed to bear testimony or share my religious beliefs while at work? Had I done something wrong? Religious Freedom She got upset and stormed over saying “Don’t try to convert people at work!” My supervisor during the convention, overheard our conversation.
I shared with her some of my favorite experience teaching others about it. I told her about the restoration of Christ’s church.
I responded with “we invite others to come unto Jesus Christ.” She looked intrigued, so I continued.
She then asked me this question “what do you do on a mission?” She asked how I knew Portuguese and I answered that I learned while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was at an international work convention in Florida, when I met someone who was from Brazil.
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