Fired for not wearing a Pride Shirt.

[Lost4words]

Read it. Seem to have missed the "Point fingers at others and call them evil" section you found.

You missed the bit about Sodom and Gomorrah and man lying next to a man etc!

 

[Kenny'sID]

So, even after I pointed out you had some reading to do, you didn’t read the article?

There’s not going to be a specific segment in the company guidelines saying “employees may not tell one another that they need Jesus.” But there doesn’t need to be. Starbucks is pro-lgbt rights, so having an employee berate others for wearing a shirt that says as much is clearly at odds with company values. I don’t know why you’re trying to weasel out of acknowledging this.

I didn't ask for, nor expect specifics, but I did expect the quotes.

 

[Belk]

You missed the bit about Sodom and Gomorrah and man lying next to a man etc!

Nope, saw those. Still does not say you should castigate others as evil. In point of fact I seem to recall the lead character saying something along the lines of "Love your enemies and treat them with compassion". Something about being known by your fruits.

 

[Sparagmos]

You have a right to have your moral values, you don't have a right to be a jerk about it. If she did indeed was rude and unfriendly to her fellow employee's then she should be fired, just as if I was rude and hostile to my Chrsitian fellow employee's. Thinking your right doesn't give you the right to be a jerk and expect to be paid.

Christians got to stop acting like having sincerely held religious beliefs allow them to be jerks or worse without consequence. Religious beliefs should not be an excuse to break laws or ignore ethical behavior.

I think you’ve summed this up succinctly and in simple language. It’s actually possible to witness to your coworkers without being accused of harassment or disrespect. By simply sharing about the positive affect Christ has had on your life and expressing the fruits of the spirit. Of course, excessively talking about one’s own religion can still be a problem so one should still practice moderation. But at work, it’s not appropriate to tell people they are going to hell or “need Jesus,” as that is a judgment about a coworker’s belief system, whether it be atheism, Judaism, or Paganism. Like you said, don’t be a jerk!

 

[gaara4158]

I didn't ask for, nor expect specifics, but I did expect the quotes.

Why? Was the quote from the article not enough?

 

[Kenny'sID]

Why? Was the quote from the article not enough?

Because I don't want to read a whole article...so seemed a reasonable request to ask for somthing you know exactly how to find.

But maybe there is not a lot of meat to it?

 

[Lost4words]

Nope, saw those. Still does not say you should castigate others as evil. In point of fact I seem to recall the lead character saying something along the lines of "Love your enemies and treat them with compassion". Something about being known by your fruits.

Thats why God decided to rein down on Sodom and Gomorrah with fire!

 

[GOD Shines Forth!]

Mmmmm... Feel that Christian love.

It’s hate to lie to people and tell them "God made you just the way you are" when in fact sin made them "LGBTQ".

"Christian love" offers them salvation through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

[lasthero]

It’s hate to lie to people and tell them "God made you just the way you are" when in fact sin made them "LGBTQ".

What does that even mean? My brother is gay, how did sin make him gay?

 

[Albion]

So, even after I pointed out you had some reading to do, you didn’t read the article?

You can see from my response that I wasn't unaware of the details of the event.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

It’s hate to lie to people and tell them "God made you just the way you are" when in fact sin made them "LGBTQ".

"Christian love" offers them salvation through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

And eternal Hellfire and Damnation for those who refuse the Love of Christ. Praise God!

 

[Belk]

Thats why God decided to rein down on Sodom and Gomorrah with fire!

You are not God. Were you or were you not commanded by Christ to love your enemies and display your fruit to the world as a witness?

 

[Belk]

It’s hate to lie to people and tell them "God made you just the way you are" when in fact sin made them "LGBTQ".

"Christian love" offers them salvation through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Can you love someone while calling them names and telling them they are evil? Is it possible for someone to feel loved while they are being disrespected?

 

[Lost4words]

You are not God.

Exactly. I just listen to what He has to say!

 

[Belk]

Exactly. I just listen to what He has to say!

Do you? Were you or were you not commanded by Christ to love your enemies and display your fruit to the world as a witness?

 

[section9+1]

Do you? Were you or were you not commanded by Christ to love your enemies and display your fruit to the world as a witness?

Yes. Because by doing so you will heap burning coals upon their heads and God will reward you.

 

[Aldebaran]

Management deemed her attitudes incompatible with the company’s core values.

Bad management when they try to manage people's thoughts.

 

[Lost4words]

Do you? Were you or were you not commanded by Christ to love your enemies and display your fruit to the world as a witness?

God bless you buddy

 

[section9+1]

Exactly. I just listen to what He has to say!

God tells us to love which I find to be rather easy. You can see it among family members who don't get along, but still retain the family ties. Thank God he never told us to like anything or everyone. That would be virtually impossible. Loving and liking are not connected. In fact, I can't find a verse that tells us to love everyone.

 

[JohnDB]

According to Paul in the book and of Romans...
Homosexuality is a sin in itself but more importantly it is the result of sin. This is why the term "moral turpitude" is regularly associated with this particular sin.

And Christians are not going to promote sin as something good. They may personally struggle with sin and never be free of it. But that doesn't mean that they gain an identity in a sinful lifestyle as the LGBTQ crowd does.