I give legal advice to employers. That is my job. I can quote to you chapter and verse of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Family and Medical Leave Act.

But as my Christian faith has grown stronger, I often am asked to puzzle over chapters and verses of the Bible. I’m trying to understand how to incorporate my beliefs and those of some of clients into every manager’s legal obligations to not discriminate at work.

            It is easy for me to tell employers to never proselytize in the workplace because you might subject yourself to a religious discrimination or harassment claim.  But many Christians feel compelled to fulfill the Great Commission both inside and outside the workplace.

            So this column is my humble attempt to formulate more specific advice for my friends and clients that want to be able to both honor God and obey the anti-discrimination laws.

            If there is one piece of Christian advice I can give you, it is this: What do your employees see when they look at you, their boss? Do they see the fruits of the Holy Spirit –love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control?

If you profess to be a Christian, is that evident in your speech, your supervision, your ethics and your relationships?

            Or do your employees see you worship one idol at work – profit – while attending church and claiming to worship Jesus Christ during your off hours? Continue reading How to be a Christian Employer →