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The United States Office of Personnel Management recently issued a memo to all federal department and agency heads about religious freedom.
According to the memo titled “Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace,” federal employees are allowed to display religious items at work and engage in prayer during non-duty hours. They also can discuss their religious beliefs and attempt to persuade co-workers in a “polite discussion,” provided there’s no harassment.
1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Hopefully, our federal employees will feel more comfortable bringing their faith to work. It does require sensitivity, however, that we treat people with kindness and respect.
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