Facebook. A girl we got fired yesterday for something she said on Facebook. She explained that something that was said offended someone and the women put it on our business website. At first I thought my boss was hinting at political stuff since she herself is against Trump and all of us are for him. So i agreed that we needed to be careful what we put on there. But as she was talking i got to thinking does she mean religion and biblical beliefs too. I didnt say anything but it scares that I may have agreed to not speak of Jesus. I dont want to deny him. Do you think its necessary that i explain to my boss that i know what she meant but i cant agree to not speak of Jesus.
feeling confused.
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My general rule is to not have a Facebook/social media if possible b/c it does more harm than good imo.....Facebook is a waste of time for me personally......
I would use a facebook profile for your work (made for yourself) and keep your other account of /personal facebook (off the grid/high privacy settings)....this would avoid any conflict in the workplace....just my suggestion....
I would use a facebook profile for your work (made for yourself) and keep your other account of /personal facebook (off the grid/high privacy settings)....this would avoid any conflict in the workplace....just my suggestion....
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While I doubt she would fire you for religious type posts, in today's age, I would say clarify things with her if it's important to you to continue to use facebook. If facebook is not that important to you, then I wouldn't worry about it, and if she says anything about your posts, simply delete the posts. It's facebook, not person-to-person contact anyways. I'd think the job is more important than a social media site.
Anyways, that's what I would do. Peace
Anyways, that's what I would do. Peace
Agreeing not to speak about Jesus, is NOT the same as denying Him. To deny him, you'd have to pull a Peter and say "I don't know him".. Or, in other words, deny that Jesus exists or ever did exist.. IMO, Fakebook is just plain evil. People post everything on there--when they have sex, how many times they went potty that day, etc.. lol
I dislike Facebook, I have an account due to the course I am studying on as when we started a course group was set up to fascilitate communication. It is wise to be discrete on facebook, in regards to work. If you are critical of work or say you have a bad day is it wise if your boss sees it. I am training to become a Physician Associate and we have to behave in a professional manner even when away from work could loose our job if we have pictures of us getting drunk on face book etc. Oh I don't get drunk. We are told to be as wise as serpents but as gentle as doves.
Well if it's your own personal page, as opposed to a page that is designated for that business, then I don't see why you can't put what you want on there, granted you're not posting threats. Most things people post, even if pointless or wastes of time, are benign.
I'd say talk to your boss about what is considered acceptable types of posts and then take it from there, without backing down from your conviction that you must not be silent about Jesus if the convo goes in that direction.
I'd say talk to your boss about what is considered acceptable types of posts and then take it from there, without backing down from your conviction that you must not be silent about Jesus if the convo goes in that direction.
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Well if you are that concerned I would just pray about it but to be honest most people make both personal and business profiles for social media and if you are not using the social media for business purposes then just make it so that nobody who isn't accepted as a friend can see anything you post etc. It's just good practice in my opinion and If God wants you to say something to somebody at work he will show you how and make a way. Basically i think your boss is just trying to keep it professional by keeping all personal things off of the specific work facebook? I would say nothing to your boss about religion because he/she will probably just say be careful with it as a default response. Noone knows what anyone might post and people can get heated.
I feel led to share this Scripture
DANIEL 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
at the same time, each situation is different...
O Lord, please give wisdom to my sister Acr96 for this situation.
DANIEL 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
at the same time, each situation is different...
O Lord, please give wisdom to my sister Acr96 for this situation.
Those people belong to this world, so they speak from the world's viewpoint, and the world listens to them.
But we belong to God, and those who know God listen to us. If they do not belong to God, they do not listen to us. That is how we know if someone has the Spirit of truth or the spirit of deception. 1 John 4:5-6[SUB][/SUB]
But we belong to God, and those who know God listen to us. If they do not belong to God, they do not listen to us. That is how we know if someone has the Spirit of truth or the spirit of deception. 1 John 4:5-6[SUB][/SUB]
We DO live in a world where speaking about your religious convictions CAN get you fired.
That is just the reality of the world we live in.
However, I doubt that God measures your sincerity by what you post on Facebook.
The content of your FB page is a personal and professional decision... but I don't think your FB page determines your standing with God.
In fact... I know this is controversial... but... I don't think God even has a Facebook page!
That is just the reality of the world we live in.
However, I doubt that God measures your sincerity by what you post on Facebook.
The content of your FB page is a personal and professional decision... but I don't think your FB page determines your standing with God.
In fact... I know this is controversial... but... I don't think God even has a Facebook page!
1. As someone else mentioned, make your Facebook page private so your employer can't read it.
2. Legally, an employer is not suppose to fire an employee over religion. That's religious discrimination, and there are laws against that in America.
Facts About Religious Discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion (or lack of religious belief) in hiring, firing, or any other terms and conditions of employment.
https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-religion.cfm
If your employer fires you because of your religion, you can sue them and/or file a free complaint about it with the EEOC.
The only downside is that these things can be hard to prove. Unfortunately, the victims have to prove that they were fired for religious reasons instead some legit reasons like negligence, incompetence or insubordination.
2. Legally, an employer is not suppose to fire an employee over religion. That's religious discrimination, and there are laws against that in America.
Facts About Religious Discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion (or lack of religious belief) in hiring, firing, or any other terms and conditions of employment.
https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-religion.cfm
If your employer fires you because of your religion, you can sue them and/or file a free complaint about it with the EEOC.
The only downside is that these things can be hard to prove. Unfortunately, the victims have to prove that they were fired for religious reasons instead some legit reasons like negligence, incompetence or insubordination.