Memo says federal workers can share “correctness” of religious views
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memo outlining new guidelines for employees that wish to convince their coworkers of the “correctness” of their personal religious beliefs. The memo was developed in conjunction with the White House Faith Office, which is a new office established by President Donald Trump in February.
The memo directs all departments and agencies to not enact disciplinary actions against all religious demonstrations in federal offices, “including attempting to persuade others of the correctness of their own religious views, provided that such efforts are not harassing in nature,” the memo reads. This includes the displaying of Bibles, religious artwork, and posters with religious messaging.
Federal workers can also “encourage their coworkers to participate in religious expressions of faith, such as prayer, to the same extent that they would be permitted to encourage coworkers to participate in other personal activities,” the memo added, “to the greatest extent possible unless such expression would impose an undue hardship on business operations.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the White House as it promotes the free exercise of religion and religious expression.
- For officials in the Office of Personnel Management as they update guidelines for federal employees.
- That the actions of President Donald Trump uphold freedom and justice for all.
Sources: The Hill
