Dealing with religious bullies can be really challenging, especially when they use their beliefs to judge, shame, or pressure others. The key is to set clear boundaries while staying grounded in your own values. You don’t have to argue or prove anything—often, just calmly stating that you respect their beliefs but expect the same in return is enough to assert yourself. It’s okay to walk away from conversations that become toxic or overly preachy. If someone is constantly using religion to make you feel small or wrong, that’s not about faith—that’s about control, and you don’t have to tolerate it. Lean on supportive people who understand you, and remember, your spiritual or non-spiritual path is yours alone. No one gets to hijack it.
Doing nothing is going to get him fired. Bullies thrive on you folding like a lawn chair they will just come back for more. Remember he works there everyday for the last 25 years.
He can bait the bully to leave a bigger paper trail or to record more conversations. Which he should be doing. I am here to give him all the help he needs this is my area of expertise.