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AIBU to stay in a religious workplace where my views differ?

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Rosycoded · 28/08/2026 13:33

I feel disingenuous. My workplace is a religious organisation, where you are expected to believe and live out the faith.

I do have faith, but let’s just say that my faith is a much much less conservative and less rule-bound version than theirs.

I struggle with attitudes in the workplace sometimes, because I do not share my colleagues views on the rainbow community etc.

I work in admin, so there is not much direct need to discuss or expose my different beliefs, but I still am immersed in the environment.

i would look for another job, but the job market is so difficult right now, that it is very hard to find admin roles.

AiBU for staying in this job?

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Justawalk · 29/08/2026 11:59

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Millytante · 28/08/2026 14:18

Look at it this way: some people have to work in munitions factories or Russian bot farms. Never mind the odour of sanctity if the general atmosphere tends towards the decent and not intentionally harmful.

Jeez the things that were talked about in various GB Civil Service offices I once worked in! Give me raving God-botherers any day, instead of those blockheaded bigots.
What I’m saying is, religion’s just another vibe, really. Like football mania, how to eradicate Irish people, or the joys of Freemasonry: it can swirl around you in the office but it needn't take up your attention. You : 🙄.

If someone in your workplace is trying to eradicate Irish people, I think you should do something about it!

Justawalk · 29/08/2026 12:22

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CoffeeCup14 · 29/08/2026 12:44

If it's an evangelical organisation and there's an assumption that all staff will have similar values and beliefs, it can be difficult. If you go along with it you feel like you are lying and being open and honest can feel very difficult. Shared culture is really important, and there could be ways of making decisions that can be difficult if you don't agree (eg praying and seeking God's will).

I would say that long-term, if it's like that, it's not sustainable or healthy. Short-term, you need a job, so I think it's ok to stick it put until you find something else, and navigate the differences in the way that feels best for you.

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