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“Normally They Don’t Hire ‘Evil’ People”: Christian Boss Loses It Over Employee’s New Tattoo Idea
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“Normally They Don’t Hire ‘Evil’ People”: Christian Boss Loses It Over Employee’s New Tattoo Idea

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The freedom of religion is an integral part of a healthy and functioning civilization. It’s also a fundamental human right in most parts of the world. But when it comes to all sensitive topics, some people don’t see any shades of grey: it’s either their way or eternal damnation and hellfire if you dare do anything else.

Those same people tend to believe that anyone who doesn’t follow their particular religious denomination is a satanist (though if you’d like to learn about The Satanic Temple’s charitable work, you can read Bored Panda’s article right over here, later). The sad reality is that quite a few religious fanatics can be found in the United States. Somewhat ironic, considering that the very first colonists were running from religious persecution in the Old World (though some think US religious tolerance is a myth).

Redditor u/ITAKEYASQUAD shared how their supervisor accused them of being “an evil satan worshipper” after finding out about their plans to get a tattoo. The ink in question? A series of runes related to the OP’s Norse pagan beliefs. There are several important issues at play here. And we need to untangle all of them. Scroll down for the full story, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda reached out to David McKinlay, the owner of the Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, to hear his thoughts about people being discriminated against because of their tattoos. He also said that it’s commendable to be so proud of your beliefs that you choose to get a tattoo related to them. Scroll down for our full interview with tattoo artist David, from Scotland.

Someone working in a small town in Missouri shared how their supervisor went absolutely ballistic after they decided to get a runic tattoo

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Their boss harassed them, calling them ‘evil’ and saying that they were bound for hell. Here is what happened, in the author’s own words

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We got in touch with David, the owner of the Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, Scotland, to hear his take on discrimination against people who get inked.

“We’re hearing less and less about these situations, which is good. It’s just unfortunate that they happen at all,” he told us. However, he noted that it’s difficult to tell if someone complaining about tattoos or accusing tattooed people of something is coming form a place of ignorance or intolerance. Ironically, these are “both things that most religions preach against.”

“You can try and educate them about their misconceptions and hate, but generally they’re so far rooted in the beliefs that it’s hard for them to accept facts and information that against their prejudiced misconceptions,” the tattoo artist told Bored Panda. “It’s probably harder to deal with when it’s someone at your place of work, as it’s harder to avoid them and their bile.”

We also wanted to find out how widespread religious tattoos are, at least in artist David’s experience.

“Religious tattoos are quite popular, especially pagan/Norse, Christian, and Buddhist. We do other religions’ tattoos as well, though not as often,” he shared with Bored Panda. “I think it’s people proud to show their beliefs, and literally wear it on their skin.”

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There are anti-discrimination laws in place for exactly the types of situations that redditor u/ITAKEYASQUAD has to deal with. As the OP mentions in a few comments, they’re recording their interactions with their supervisor now. To oversimplify things, if the manager continues harassing their employee, they’ll end up in a ton of legal trouble.

Now, as to the tangled mess of issues that the story revealed. First of all, there’s the holier-than-thou attitude that’s rooted in a Manichean (good vs. evil) perspective. Some people tend to see the world in a very black-and-white way, leaving little room for nuance. It’s this type of thinking that tends to make people vulnerable to conspiracy theories, as we’ve covered on Bored Panda before.

Secondly, we have to look at the breach of trust that happened in town. The Missouri tattoo artist is friends with the post author’s supervisor. They blabbed about the Norse pagan ink. And that led to the whole brimstone-and-hellfire confrontation. You’d expect the tattoo artist to be more subtle and not gossip about their clients. Especially if it’s about a non-Christian tattoo in a very religious small town in Missouri.

Lastly, there’s the whole workplace dynamic to consider here. Clearly, the supervisor is a very judgmental and moralizing individual. You’d think that in 2022 managers would look at a person’s skills, character, and track record, instead of focusing on their appearance and beliefs. At the end of the day, every employee decides for themselves where to draw the line when it comes to such hostile behavior.

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If talking it out with your boss doesn’t lead to any changes and if HR doesn’t take any steps (if there are any HR personnel at all in the company!), then it’s best to either look for other employment or seek legal representation.

Naturally, that’s easier said than done: it’s incredibly difficult to stand out from the crowd in small communities. Finding further employment may be extremely hard if you ever get into an argument with someone who has influence in the town. But there’s really no excuse for bullying. And the best counter to that is documenting evidence of when harassment happens.

What do you think of the entire situation? Have you ever been discriminated against because of your religion, your ink, or how you look? Let us know what happened and what you did next in the comments.

The employee revealed some more details about their work and religion in the comments of their post

Credits: ITAKEYASQUAD

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Internet users shared their insights and gave some great advice to the author of the post on what to do next

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liamnewton-harding avatar
liam newton-harding
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whelp, time to call HR...Religious discrimination...Hate speech...Class action...Lawsuit...Media.

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CHRISTY SMITH
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians acting all high and mighty like their pretend wizard in the sky is the only option and then they'll turn around and do something f****d up or just s**t in general that their magic man would roll in his grave over, thereby being - HANDS DOWN - the most hypocritical a******s on the planet. The fact that Republicans use their magic man to take rights away from women and decisions on their own f*****g bodies just pushes the point home. I f*****g hate organized religion and the a******s who tried to force their beliefs on you - I'm too old to believe in 'magic' by a 'mystery man' in the sky - Grow up!

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OwenHasADHD
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an atheist, but dude you are being pretty harsh. People can believe want they want to believe. I agree with you about republicans, although not all republicans worship God.

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Lara Verne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You have tattooed symbols I know nothing about, therefore you must be evil satan worshipper."

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Allison B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who lives in Missouri I can tell you this kind of attitude is no suprise. A lot of small towns can be like this. I live in STL which thankfully is quite a bit more tolerant. Don't get me wrong I've run into my fair share of a******s but in general it's much more accepting.

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Hoodoo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When pagans, atheists, & Satanists have more Christlike values than many Christians, there's a problem. Reason 2,842 why I don't want what many so-called Christians have.

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grace koncsics
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree, real true Christians who follow Christ are the kindest and most accepting

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MCathenaE
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bigger cities in Missouri are still super religious. We live in the city & there are literally 2-3 churches at every major intersection. And people will still recoil from you if they think you look like a 'satanist'. This is all from personal experience as a tattooed, pink-haired atheist living in kcmo...

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Helena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live all over the KC metro, and you speak the truth. And you keep that c**p under wraps because it can cost you a job. They just won't list it as the official reason.

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DuchessDegu
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope OP is looking for another job. You know what's actually hell? To work with such nutters!

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KING ILLEGAL FOREST
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents are super Christian and I swear some of the most awful people I have ever met in my life go to their church and proclaim to anyone who will listen how much they love Jesus.

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Praecordia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I was the OP (since there is no HR) I’d record every conversation I have with the boss going forward and then sue for harassment. You will win, because he is not hiding it. Even a little.

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Balso Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gonna comment here before someone else does about recording laws: MO is a single-party state. Only 1 person involved has to be informed and you as the recorder counts as that 1 person if you're part of the spoken conversation.

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Dagnirath
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

RangeMoney2012 definitely has the right idea, this supervisor isn't reflecting Jesus very well. No one truly knows what goes on between someone else and God except that person and God, but if "what you say flows from what is in your heart" (Luke 6:45), then I'd guess they don't have a real relationship.

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Ches Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was wrong with the poster that felt the need to comment "magic isn't real" and dump on OP's faith? Completely unecessary and took away from any help they may have thought they were providing.

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CHRISTY SMITH
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were just pointing out the obvious - organized religion really likes to bring out the worse in ppl and it's all over something made up by man. Christians always like to use the excuse of a so called god when they do f****d up s**t - how many ppl have died because of different beliefs from Christians ?! History has proven, and contiues to prove in real time, that Christianity is used as a means to judge, belittle and even murder another person. It's appalling! He needs to sue the s**t out of them for bringing their wizard to work with them as a means of ostracizing another employee. Why is it okay to believe in magic above, but not a mark / letter of mysterious or magic significance? Why are their beliefs to be respected when they're incapable of giving that same respect to others over their beliefs?

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Leoninus Fate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost my mother at age 7 to people that thought I was a "Demon" all because my mother didn't tell others who my father was and I was albino... There are more messed up people out there than you think, all it takes is one guy "Religious" enough with a gun, thinking he's going to remove the "demon" but in reality, all he did was force a child to watch his mom take the bullet that was aimed at him

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Puts things in perspective. Very sorry about that. Was that in the African continent perchance?

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Miss Frankfurter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Small” town? Unfortunately it will get around about the tattoo and how you’re an “evil” person. Christian’s are fantastic at gossiping. And we all know about how that goes. By the time it gets around they’ll have you travelling up to Washington DC to participate in the baby sacrifices in the nonexistent basement in Comet Pizza. Sadly, you are probably going to need to move. They won’t let you escape them. But don’t move on until you’ve collected undeniable evidence, presented it to the good ole ACLU ( I believe they’re free and this really is a civil liberties case ie religious freedom”) and make them settle for millions like your Muslim co worker. That way you have enough money to make for a really great new start in someplace where they don’t care and you are likely to find kindred spirits, as it were. All the best to you.👍

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Randolph Croft
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people who believe in a real Hell and Satan are, hahahaha, effing Christians.

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Littlemiss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wearing a pentagram no more makes you a devil worshiper, than a crucifix makes you a Christian - just saying. That boss is a walking billboard for a lawsuit.

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Pandaroo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians love freedom of religion until people of other religions get that same freedom.

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Cyber Returns
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have told the supervisor that it is a protection against those who are possessed would harm the innocent by making them reveal their hatred and fear for the symbols. They don't even have to see the symbols, and it will instil fear and hate. Wait a minute, Mr Supervisor... Do you fear or hate my tattoo? Does your leg itch or ache when you enter church?

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David Furritus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the "Bible Belt"! In this part of the world you'll find towns where people still think it's okay to hate anyone that's different than them. Whole towns of white christian males run everything and no one can do a thing about it because they're so far from major cities that no one seems to notice them. What happened to OP is horrible, but not uncommon. If he can't get any justice from any local sources (which is likely), he's better off calling a national group like the ACLU, or any major news outlet. Expecting to get help from the owners of his company or any local authorities will only end in disappointment (at best)...

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a great chance to kill two birds with one stone. Get the tattoo, let them react as they will, while recording everything. Especially the before tattoo and after. Wait for them to use their religion to fire you or some other lame excuse (all recorded in a notebook and A/V if possible/legal). Get fired and sue the pants off the business for religious discrimination. Get paid out of court a lot of money. Find a better job. Win, win, win.

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Gardener of Weeden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is against what is in their bible to have a tattoo at all... but ... it is pick and choose ( as long as you pay (not pray) enough)

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is in the Old Testament not to put an image on your body. But it's the Old Testament, I live in the New Testament. I have 3 tattoos, the last two I got after my divorce. After 34 years of marriage my husband came out gay. Spare me any sentiment, he broke my heart. I got two more tats just because why not

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Mad McQueen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So your gods before Christian gods existed makes you a bad person. Screw them. I'm sure you can find a new tattooist and job. An make sure you review both places if you get fired. One for client artist confidentiality being leaked and one w the company over its non inclusive religion standings.

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Allen Packard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read these articles sometimes and I just can't believe them. I must live a VERY sheltered life.

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Robert T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I know about Missouri is: "...this Mr. Wales is a cold-blooded killer. He's from Missouri... ...where they're all known to be killers of innocent men, women and children." "Would you rather be riding with Comancheros, Grannie?" "No, I wouldn't."

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chrissy goodman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im part norwegian and even tho i dont follow the same religion as the OP i would still get a tattoo like this. mainly bc it represent part of who i m and my familys history. id never get a tattoo in general but im just saying. the tattoo the OP got is amazing and beautiful. norse runes do not mean satan worshipper in the slightest.

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Dan Holden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't believe in our made up religion? I guess that means that you worship our made up bad guy then... Christian logic

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Gionanna
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This surely is against privacy regulations even before than labour law. I hope a s*it storm gets them all (tattooer and boss)

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Balso Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist has no privacy regulations, and neither does the boss where non-medical or non-PII info (ie address, phone number, DL#, SSN) is concerned. Labor laws are far & few between here.

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Eva Sawyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No offense to anyone, but Christians are some of the most closed minded people I have ever met. I did a local event once, and the local minister came up to me and ended up screaming at the top of his lungs in the convention center that I was the devil's concubine (his exact words) and going straight to hell. Sure would be nice if they remembered that there are 4000 organized religions on this planet - and gasp! some of us have different views!

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Gina Babe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine living in Missouri she working at a truck stop.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One more thing check out the church in Seattle on YouTube called The Pursuit with pastor Russell Johnson. Have a great and blessed day

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Sir Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol wait what? So he(boss) has some odd objection to your tattoo, but is fine being friends with person that actually put it on you. What?!

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and that is ... totally wrong. The one having issues and bullying coworkers over his private belief is the one who should fear being fired. In reasonably lawed places, so it is.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be more afraid of God then any HR or law suit. Gods big enough to take him to the wood shed

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Belle Miles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a Lawyer and stick up for yourself. Employers can't straight up say that to you, especially while they're on the clock. Ring those church bells.

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Shelby Minchew
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Assholeseee! And even if it was a devil-worshipping tattoos that's not her damn business! Jesus, man, what the hell is wrong with people!? How dare you ask and give your unwanted opinion on such personal and sensitive subjects! What happened to people just talking behind your back like they used to in the good ol' days!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even wose than this is the Catholics saying "not all of us are like this!" thats the equivalent of "not all men", if you're not like that, the post is not about you!

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Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a saying "not all men are like this, but all women have encountered men like this." I think the same can be said here. Not all Christians are like this, but everyone has met a Christian like this.

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Jerry Mathers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Defending on where in the South (US) you are, there may not be much recourse for this guy. It wouldn't be unusual for him to get fired for something like this and have the local court find in favor of the employer. Of course they would use some BS reasons, but unless he has some serious resources in order to afford the appeals to get it to a higher court out the local jurisdiction, he may be unable to get any legal relief. There are many places like this in the South. The people, police, judges, and local government are all of one mind. Kinda like the real and very dark underbelly of Mayberry.

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Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religion is a protected class in ALL states of the US. That means your employer cannot discriminate against or fire you based on your religion, regardless what that religion is.

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Scp_049
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just sue them. Is that something you can sue for? Can someone tell me the rules on what you can and can't sue people for?

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Chucky Cheezburger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, a person can sue anyone for anything if they have enough money. To actually win the lawsuit, they have to have proof. So many comments on here saying to sue, but without money for a lawyer and evidence that it happened, there's no case. To get the EEOC involved requires evidence, and getting that evidence is the difficult part.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im sorry this happened to you. As a Christian we are suppose to embrace all people and forms of faith. It's your decision who and what you choose to follow. It's a Christians job to teach you about the love and faith of Christ. That's it. Jesus loved everyone and no where in the Bible did he ever condemned anyone. We are suppose to pray for you in secret that you'll follow God and live eternity in heaven. It's a shame your boss doesn't have a true Christian heart. By the way I have 3 tattoos and I think yours is beautiful. Your boss gives Christians a bad reputation, I promise we are not all hell and brimstone

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Helena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FYI that teaching about love and faith in christ, suuuuper condescending. Where in the US do you suppose anyone has been allowed to not hear about christ? And the history of this 'teaching' is filled with horror stories. Believe what you want, but for the love of pete there's zero need for the teaching.

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Stump Rumpersonne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right, not like those sane countries that will beat couples for holding hands or murder you because who you love.

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liam newton-harding
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whelp, time to call HR...Religious discrimination...Hate speech...Class action...Lawsuit...Media.

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CHRISTY SMITH
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians acting all high and mighty like their pretend wizard in the sky is the only option and then they'll turn around and do something f****d up or just s**t in general that their magic man would roll in his grave over, thereby being - HANDS DOWN - the most hypocritical a******s on the planet. The fact that Republicans use their magic man to take rights away from women and decisions on their own f*****g bodies just pushes the point home. I f*****g hate organized religion and the a******s who tried to force their beliefs on you - I'm too old to believe in 'magic' by a 'mystery man' in the sky - Grow up!

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OwenHasADHD
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an atheist, but dude you are being pretty harsh. People can believe want they want to believe. I agree with you about republicans, although not all republicans worship God.

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Lara Verne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You have tattooed symbols I know nothing about, therefore you must be evil satan worshipper."

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Allison B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who lives in Missouri I can tell you this kind of attitude is no suprise. A lot of small towns can be like this. I live in STL which thankfully is quite a bit more tolerant. Don't get me wrong I've run into my fair share of a******s but in general it's much more accepting.

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Hoodoo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When pagans, atheists, & Satanists have more Christlike values than many Christians, there's a problem. Reason 2,842 why I don't want what many so-called Christians have.

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grace koncsics
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree, real true Christians who follow Christ are the kindest and most accepting

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MCathenaE
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bigger cities in Missouri are still super religious. We live in the city & there are literally 2-3 churches at every major intersection. And people will still recoil from you if they think you look like a 'satanist'. This is all from personal experience as a tattooed, pink-haired atheist living in kcmo...

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Helena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live all over the KC metro, and you speak the truth. And you keep that c**p under wraps because it can cost you a job. They just won't list it as the official reason.

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DuchessDegu
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope OP is looking for another job. You know what's actually hell? To work with such nutters!

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KING ILLEGAL FOREST
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My parents are super Christian and I swear some of the most awful people I have ever met in my life go to their church and proclaim to anyone who will listen how much they love Jesus.

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Praecordia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I was the OP (since there is no HR) I’d record every conversation I have with the boss going forward and then sue for harassment. You will win, because he is not hiding it. Even a little.

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Balso Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gonna comment here before someone else does about recording laws: MO is a single-party state. Only 1 person involved has to be informed and you as the recorder counts as that 1 person if you're part of the spoken conversation.

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Dagnirath
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

RangeMoney2012 definitely has the right idea, this supervisor isn't reflecting Jesus very well. No one truly knows what goes on between someone else and God except that person and God, but if "what you say flows from what is in your heart" (Luke 6:45), then I'd guess they don't have a real relationship.

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Ches Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was wrong with the poster that felt the need to comment "magic isn't real" and dump on OP's faith? Completely unecessary and took away from any help they may have thought they were providing.

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CHRISTY SMITH
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were just pointing out the obvious - organized religion really likes to bring out the worse in ppl and it's all over something made up by man. Christians always like to use the excuse of a so called god when they do f****d up s**t - how many ppl have died because of different beliefs from Christians ?! History has proven, and contiues to prove in real time, that Christianity is used as a means to judge, belittle and even murder another person. It's appalling! He needs to sue the s**t out of them for bringing their wizard to work with them as a means of ostracizing another employee. Why is it okay to believe in magic above, but not a mark / letter of mysterious or magic significance? Why are their beliefs to be respected when they're incapable of giving that same respect to others over their beliefs?

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Leoninus Fate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost my mother at age 7 to people that thought I was a "Demon" all because my mother didn't tell others who my father was and I was albino... There are more messed up people out there than you think, all it takes is one guy "Religious" enough with a gun, thinking he's going to remove the "demon" but in reality, all he did was force a child to watch his mom take the bullet that was aimed at him

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Puts things in perspective. Very sorry about that. Was that in the African continent perchance?

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Miss Frankfurter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Small” town? Unfortunately it will get around about the tattoo and how you’re an “evil” person. Christian’s are fantastic at gossiping. And we all know about how that goes. By the time it gets around they’ll have you travelling up to Washington DC to participate in the baby sacrifices in the nonexistent basement in Comet Pizza. Sadly, you are probably going to need to move. They won’t let you escape them. But don’t move on until you’ve collected undeniable evidence, presented it to the good ole ACLU ( I believe they’re free and this really is a civil liberties case ie religious freedom”) and make them settle for millions like your Muslim co worker. That way you have enough money to make for a really great new start in someplace where they don’t care and you are likely to find kindred spirits, as it were. All the best to you.👍

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Randolph Croft
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people who believe in a real Hell and Satan are, hahahaha, effing Christians.

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Littlemiss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wearing a pentagram no more makes you a devil worshiper, than a crucifix makes you a Christian - just saying. That boss is a walking billboard for a lawsuit.

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Pandaroo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Christians love freedom of religion until people of other religions get that same freedom.

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Cyber Returns
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have told the supervisor that it is a protection against those who are possessed would harm the innocent by making them reveal their hatred and fear for the symbols. They don't even have to see the symbols, and it will instil fear and hate. Wait a minute, Mr Supervisor... Do you fear or hate my tattoo? Does your leg itch or ache when you enter church?

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David Furritus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the "Bible Belt"! In this part of the world you'll find towns where people still think it's okay to hate anyone that's different than them. Whole towns of white christian males run everything and no one can do a thing about it because they're so far from major cities that no one seems to notice them. What happened to OP is horrible, but not uncommon. If he can't get any justice from any local sources (which is likely), he's better off calling a national group like the ACLU, or any major news outlet. Expecting to get help from the owners of his company or any local authorities will only end in disappointment (at best)...

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Mario Strada
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a great chance to kill two birds with one stone. Get the tattoo, let them react as they will, while recording everything. Especially the before tattoo and after. Wait for them to use their religion to fire you or some other lame excuse (all recorded in a notebook and A/V if possible/legal). Get fired and sue the pants off the business for religious discrimination. Get paid out of court a lot of money. Find a better job. Win, win, win.

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Gardener of Weeden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is against what is in their bible to have a tattoo at all... but ... it is pick and choose ( as long as you pay (not pray) enough)

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is in the Old Testament not to put an image on your body. But it's the Old Testament, I live in the New Testament. I have 3 tattoos, the last two I got after my divorce. After 34 years of marriage my husband came out gay. Spare me any sentiment, he broke my heart. I got two more tats just because why not

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Mad McQueen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So your gods before Christian gods existed makes you a bad person. Screw them. I'm sure you can find a new tattooist and job. An make sure you review both places if you get fired. One for client artist confidentiality being leaked and one w the company over its non inclusive religion standings.

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Allen Packard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read these articles sometimes and I just can't believe them. I must live a VERY sheltered life.

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Robert T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I know about Missouri is: "...this Mr. Wales is a cold-blooded killer. He's from Missouri... ...where they're all known to be killers of innocent men, women and children." "Would you rather be riding with Comancheros, Grannie?" "No, I wouldn't."

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chrissy goodman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im part norwegian and even tho i dont follow the same religion as the OP i would still get a tattoo like this. mainly bc it represent part of who i m and my familys history. id never get a tattoo in general but im just saying. the tattoo the OP got is amazing and beautiful. norse runes do not mean satan worshipper in the slightest.

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Dan Holden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't believe in our made up religion? I guess that means that you worship our made up bad guy then... Christian logic

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Gionanna
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This surely is against privacy regulations even before than labour law. I hope a s*it storm gets them all (tattooer and boss)

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Balso Steele
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The artist has no privacy regulations, and neither does the boss where non-medical or non-PII info (ie address, phone number, DL#, SSN) is concerned. Labor laws are far & few between here.

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Eva Sawyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No offense to anyone, but Christians are some of the most closed minded people I have ever met. I did a local event once, and the local minister came up to me and ended up screaming at the top of his lungs in the convention center that I was the devil's concubine (his exact words) and going straight to hell. Sure would be nice if they remembered that there are 4000 organized religions on this planet - and gasp! some of us have different views!

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Gina Babe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine living in Missouri she working at a truck stop.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One more thing check out the church in Seattle on YouTube called The Pursuit with pastor Russell Johnson. Have a great and blessed day

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Sir Panda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol wait what? So he(boss) has some odd objection to your tattoo, but is fine being friends with person that actually put it on you. What?!

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DC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and that is ... totally wrong. The one having issues and bullying coworkers over his private belief is the one who should fear being fired. In reasonably lawed places, so it is.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be more afraid of God then any HR or law suit. Gods big enough to take him to the wood shed

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Belle Miles
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a Lawyer and stick up for yourself. Employers can't straight up say that to you, especially while they're on the clock. Ring those church bells.

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Shelby Minchew
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Assholeseee! And even if it was a devil-worshipping tattoos that's not her damn business! Jesus, man, what the hell is wrong with people!? How dare you ask and give your unwanted opinion on such personal and sensitive subjects! What happened to people just talking behind your back like they used to in the good ol' days!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even wose than this is the Catholics saying "not all of us are like this!" thats the equivalent of "not all men", if you're not like that, the post is not about you!

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Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a saying "not all men are like this, but all women have encountered men like this." I think the same can be said here. Not all Christians are like this, but everyone has met a Christian like this.

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Jerry Mathers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Defending on where in the South (US) you are, there may not be much recourse for this guy. It wouldn't be unusual for him to get fired for something like this and have the local court find in favor of the employer. Of course they would use some BS reasons, but unless he has some serious resources in order to afford the appeals to get it to a higher court out the local jurisdiction, he may be unable to get any legal relief. There are many places like this in the South. The people, police, judges, and local government are all of one mind. Kinda like the real and very dark underbelly of Mayberry.

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Potato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religion is a protected class in ALL states of the US. That means your employer cannot discriminate against or fire you based on your religion, regardless what that religion is.

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Scp_049
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just sue them. Is that something you can sue for? Can someone tell me the rules on what you can and can't sue people for?

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Chucky Cheezburger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, a person can sue anyone for anything if they have enough money. To actually win the lawsuit, they have to have proof. So many comments on here saying to sue, but without money for a lawyer and evidence that it happened, there's no case. To get the EEOC involved requires evidence, and getting that evidence is the difficult part.

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Teresa Burress
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im sorry this happened to you. As a Christian we are suppose to embrace all people and forms of faith. It's your decision who and what you choose to follow. It's a Christians job to teach you about the love and faith of Christ. That's it. Jesus loved everyone and no where in the Bible did he ever condemned anyone. We are suppose to pray for you in secret that you'll follow God and live eternity in heaven. It's a shame your boss doesn't have a true Christian heart. By the way I have 3 tattoos and I think yours is beautiful. Your boss gives Christians a bad reputation, I promise we are not all hell and brimstone

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Helena
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FYI that teaching about love and faith in christ, suuuuper condescending. Where in the US do you suppose anyone has been allowed to not hear about christ? And the history of this 'teaching' is filled with horror stories. Believe what you want, but for the love of pete there's zero need for the teaching.

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Stump Rumpersonne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right, not like those sane countries that will beat couples for holding hands or murder you because who you love.

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