If the staff agrees to a prayer, then they should accept whatever prayer the chaplain offers up. I am tired of the bullying by the disgruntled. minority or minority, who demand their way or no way. Those not wishing actually to join in the prayer, are free to keep knees unbent,. heads unbowed, and thoughts unspoken.
It the staff agrees to a prayer, the chaplain should re-read his job description and deliver a prayer that is applicable to the audience, which is apparently of mixed religions.
I am tired of the bullying by the disgruntled. minority or minority, who demand their way or no way.
Believe it or not, me too. But this is a case where the guy was hired specifically to honor the beliefs of the entire staff, Christian or not. It's backing our of your word, like joining the Army and then claiming to be a conscientious objector.
Those not wishing actually to join in the prayer, are free to keep knees unbent,. heads unbowed, and thoughts unspoken.
And that's exactly what I do when I am a guest among Christians. Non-Christians wanting respect for their beliefs often forget that such respect should go in both directions.