Quote (penguinhero @ Apr 10 2025 02:41pm)

sounds like discrimination based on race, religion, etc.

very nice of him to leave you a paper trail

Quote (redExorcist @ Apr 10 2025 06:01am)

He's hitting on you silly

Quote (Saurod @ Apr 10 2025 06:58am)

Hey there!

I had several discussions about the existence or non-existence of gods and other supernatural beings on this website and on other websites as well and I always enjoyed those discussion, I like the topic.

I myself do not believe in all those claims and therefor am not a member of any religion. This topic here however is not opened to discuss that. I know most people believe in gods or at least one god and thats fine.

I made this topic because of an incident at work. I work for a company for 25 years now and we got a new boss this year. The guy came into my office today and asked me why there was an empty box were my religion should be written down in my personal data files.

I said, that I am not part of any religion and his face went numb.
Thats crazy! he says. Why is that?
I said, I dont believe in any religion and thats it.

Dude went out of my office and I got an e-mail from him 30 minutes ago. He kind of politely asked me to do a test in a few days. He is openly concerned about my moral capabilities and wants to make sure I dont do anything in the future that could harm the company.

Can you believe it?
I am in a high position in this company for 25 years and have no issue with anyone at all and this dude questions it all because I am not religious.

Not sure what I should do now. I guess, instead of doing that test, I'll write an open letter to all my colleagues. We are almost all friends, like and trust each other and certainly stand up for each other. What would you guys do?

Quote (net @ Apr 10 2025 10:05am)

Wow, that situation is honestly pretty shocking—and frustrating too. It’s wild that after 25 years of loyal service and a spotless record, someone would suddenly question your integrity just because you don't check a religion box. It’s one thing to have personal beliefs, but to assume someone’s morality is lacking simply because they’re not religious? That’s not just unfair, it’s deeply ignorant. It sounds like your new boss let his own biases override basic professionalism and respect. Writing an open letter might actually be a really powerful move, especially if the culture at your workplace is as close-knit and supportive as you say. It could remind everyone, including him, that trust and performance are built on actions and character—not on what someone believes (or doesn’t believe) in their private life. Just be sure to keep it respectful and clear—maybe even raise the issue of fairness without making it feel like a personal attack. You’ve clearly earned the respect of your peers, and if they’re as decent as you describe, I’m betting they’ll have your back.

Quote (net @ Apr 10 2025 04:05pm)

Wow, that situation is honestly pretty shocking—and frustrating too. It’s wild that after 25 years of loyal service and a spotless record, someone would suddenly question your integrity just because you don't check a religion box. It’s one thing to have personal beliefs, but to assume someone’s morality is lacking simply because they’re not religious? That’s not just unfair, it’s deeply ignorant. It sounds like your new boss let his own biases override basic professionalism and respect. Writing an open letter might actually be a really powerful move, especially if the culture at your workplace is as close-knit and supportive as you say. It could remind everyone, including him, that trust and performance are built on actions and character—not on what someone believes (or doesn’t believe) in their private life. Just be sure to keep it respectful and clear—maybe even raise the issue of fairness without making it feel like a personal attack. You’ve clearly earned the respect of your peers, and if they’re as decent as you describe, I’m betting they’ll have your back.

Quote (D_urRRR @ Apr 10 2025 03:51pm)

Do you guys not have an HR department?