Fitting Faith into Diversity and Inclusion

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Fitting Faith into Diversity and Inclusion

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/fitting-faith-into-diversity-and-inclusion

Does faith have a spot in D&I initiatives? If so, where? We’ll tackle that in Episode 88 of Faithful on the Clock.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:32] - As Jennifer Miller highlights in The New York Times, people are now including faith in the idea of bringing your whole self to work (authenticity).

[01:59] - Miller’s discussion shows that we are finally starting to see faith as a part of D&I efforts.

[03:00] - People are starting to take action for their faith as part of larger groups, which you can take as encouragement.

[05:17] - An interfaith approach might be the best way to bring faith into the D&I discussion because, by building trust with others and advocating for them, you allow them the free choice and opportunity to learn what you believe. It helps you understand each other and be compassionate. The first Christians often had to interact with people of other faiths, so we should be prepared to do that, as well.

[08:39] - Boundaries are important in recognizing faith within D&I. We should be careful that, in an effort to be inclusive, we don’t paradoxically prevent everyone from expressing what they believe. Figuring out what the faith landscape looks like in your organization can be a great place to start building appropriate boundaries and communicating well.

[10:40] - You are not alone as a Christian. Go and find the other believers in your business so you have support and can amplify the work that people are doing around faith and D&I.

[11:23] - Prayer

[12:11] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Jennifer Miller highlighted the rise of faith within D&I initiatives in her article for The New York Times. Her piece aligns with the mission of Faithful on the Clock, which is to help people of faith close the gap between what they believe and their work. The work seems to signal a shift toward making faith a larger part of the D&I movement.
• People are starting to stand up and take action so they feel more comfortable expressing their faith. This is a reason for Christians to be encouraged!
• The best approach for bringing faith into D&I might be an interfaith approach. By being respectful and presenting opportunities, people are more willing to trust and, subsequently, to hear you out about your Christian faith. So we must be tolerant and give others the same visibility we seek for ourselves. We must be brave enough to stand in the midst of those who do not believe as we do.
• Even as we are tolerant of others who believe differently, we must be firm enough in our own beliefs to draw and enforce clear boundaries.
• In drawing boundaries and seeking D&I, we should not default to recognizing no one in the name of fairness. Rather, we must be clear about what the faith landscape is and be specific about everything that surrounds us. It’s only when we do this that we can proactively address imbalances and fully protect freedom of belief.

• What Happens When the Boss Asks You to Bible Study?

CTAs:

• Find out what your company is doing to include faith in their D&I initiatives.
• Ask for permission to update your faith demographical data.
• Identify where you feel most inhibited in the expression of your faith in the workplace.

What’s coming up next:

Many workers, particularly in the United States, take days off during the holidays. But doing so can carry plenty of stress. Episode 89 of Faithful on the Clock offers tips on how to book your vacation without getting lost in anxiety and drama.

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