Current research reveals something that our personal experiences confirm - that there is a conflict between the structure of the workplace and the needs and priorities of American families.
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Current research reveals something that our personal experiences confirm - that there is a conflict between the structure of the workplace and the needs and priorities of American families.
The ability to practice one's faith often runs into the way that work is organized. The desire of religious people to volunteer, be with family, and observe holy days is driving a conversation about how workplace flexibility, including flexible work arrangements and time off, could make space for spiritual and life balance.
An experienced group of panelists from the research community and from Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths discussed the tensions between work and religion as well as the value of Sabbath, service and space to developing the whole person.
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The topic of whether or not someone is literally able to practice their religion during their professional hours calls into question several things. The definition of "practice." The idea that economic and religious development are by definition incongruent paths. Traditional religious practices were adopted during a far different era than our own. Should flexibility arise from the practitioner in recognition of this?
Truth: organized religion should never be confused with spirituality.
Autoshare makes certain YouTube activities public on the services you choose. Select only the services you are comfortable with - like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Reader - to let your friends know what you like on YouTube. You can turn Autoshare off at any time.
The topic of whether or not someone is literally able to practice their religion during their professional hours calls into question several things. The definition of "practice." The idea that economic and religious development are by definition incongruent paths. Traditional religious practices were adopted during a far different era than our own. Should flexibility arise from the practitioner in recognition of this?
Truth: organized religion should never be confused with spirituality.