That's that

We had an interesting discussion at work today. Our department went out to eat for some of our birthdays. We talked about differences in our various cultures. Among the 7 of us there's an Ethiopian, Somali, Burmese (Karen minority), Hmong, and then us Scandahoovian Whities. I love the diversity and we learn SO much from each other. Today was focused mainly on weddings and funerals and how various cultures differ in the ceremonies. I was reminded of Nigel's funeral in China. It's still shocking to me and feels like a bad dream I once had.

I was disturbed by what a fellow believer said at work, that they "can't share their faith at work," as if it's against the law. I understand that in this non-religiously affiliated non-profit that works with thousands of people of all kinds of backgrouds and beliefs that employees are told not to proseletize and so be a reflection of the organization. But to make it a rule for life, letting the rules of the organization precede the Holy Spirit's leading... that's disturbing to me. I'd rather be fired for following the Spirit then to please man just to keep my cushy job. I don't want to have the wrong attitude about it. I'll take the heat if it comes. But that's that.