Octaves:
I heard my brother got a job at a maintainance firm in Warri. I came back for Easter and on sunday after attending holy saturday vigil mass (we are catholics), in the morning, he dressed up for service at some other church. I asked why he was going there, and he started explaining that it was part of the job he took- the employers wife is the owner of the church and the man makes it compulsory for every one of his employees to attend else a certain amount will be deducted from your salary. If you don't come during weekdays to cut grass and do cleanup, money will also be deducted. I fail to understand how a human (sb that calls himself a man of God) would violate people freedom of religion like that all in the name of job. The most annoying part is that he forces them to receive communion. That is particularly worrying because you don't know what really you are receiving especially there is tattle that the man could be an ogboni man. The money being deducted ranges from about 5k to 15k and the salary is about 50k. So I need advice.

ubiquitousade:


ask your brother if the bolded is part of the job description he signed for when he got employed. 'church maintenance lol'

but whatever his response is let him know he puts himself there and in the best position to decide.

Trizyd:
Go, At Least For A While

Fabdedon:
hmm visit the church and explain to the pastor of the church to help you out..
They always respect their pastors

Octaves:
Na the wife be the pastor. If u visit, you are fired

Octaves:
Not part of it. But he's going to lose the job if he doesnt comply

ammyluv2002:
Nigeria is ranked 2nd most religious country in the world yet we don't know 1/3 of the things in the Bible.

ubiquitousade:


tell your bro to look for another job. it is slavery

Octaves:
in the morning, he dressed up for service at some other church. I asked why he was going there, and he started explaining that it was part of the job he took-.

Fabdedon:
sorry i didnt read the post..you friend needs to look for another job meanwhile working with him.. If you cant beat them Join them.. I dont blame ur friend.. Unemployment

Chukaholic:


Hmm, bro are you usually like this(commenting without reading a post)? Or you just don't find his post interesting to read through? The post says its the brother not the friend.

Octaves:
I heard my brother got a job at a maintainance firm in Warri. I came back for Easter and on sunday after attending holy saturday vigil mass (we are catholics), in the morning, he dressed up for service at some other church. I asked why he was going there, and he started explaining that it was part of the job he took- the employers wife is the owner of the church and the man makes it compulsory for every one of his employees to attend else a certain amount will be deducted from your salary. If you don't come during weekdays to cut grass and do cleanup, money will also be deducted. I fail to understand how a human (sb that calls himself a man of God) would violate people freedom of religion like that all in the name of job. The most annoying part is that he forces them to receive communion. That is particularly worrying because you don't know what really you are receiving especially there is tattle that the man could be an ogboni man. The money being deducted ranges from about 5k to 15k and the salary is about 50k. So I need advice.

Octaves:
I heard my brother got a job at a maintainance firm in Warri. I came back for Easter and on sunday after attending holy saturday vigil mass (we are catholics), in the morning, he dressed up for service at some other church. I asked why he was going there, and he started explaining that it was part of the job he took- the employers wife is the owner of the church and the man makes it compulsory for every one of his employees to attend else a certain amount will be deducted from your salary. If you don't come during weekdays to cut grass and do cleanup, money will also be deducted. I fail to understand how a human (sb that calls himself a man of God) would violate people freedom of religion like that all in the name of job. The most annoying part is that he forces them to receive communion. That is particularly worrying because you don't know what really you are receiving especially there is tattle that the man could be an ogboni man. The money being deducted ranges from about 5k to 15k and the salary is about 50k. So I need advice.

Chukaholic:


From your satement, it seems your brother is fully aware of the nature of the job before accepting it?...if so, then, it means he doesn't see it as much of a big deal. It actually seems you are the one doing the whining here?. Totally his call bro.

italo:


You see? This is what happens when "Catholics" don't actively practise their faith.

They become like balloons that can be blown by any wind to any corner.

No actively practising Catholic will even contemplate this.

I for one would die of starvation before I do this.

CrazyMan:
That's slavery, cos I doubt if working as a church cleaner was part of the agreement when he took the job.

Every Nigerian has rights, and those rights must be respected. Its high time we stop enslaving ourselves all in the name of hussling for daily bread.

Tell him to quit that job asap.

free2ryhme:



the thread of lies people open on nairaland these days

na wa oo

Octaves:
No offence, but Do you have another ready for him.

Octaves:
My family is a staunch catholic family, that's why we are bothered. He attends 6a.m mass every sunday b4 going there. Catholic church doesnt give jobs. Just pray you don't fall into such temptation.

italo:


I can't judge your brother. Sorry if I sounded judgemental.

I know exactly what I'm talking about because I have quit two jobs just because they demanded I do things contrary to my faith.

The Catholic Church might not give jobs, but as a "staunch Catholic" you should know it gives life eternal. No job is worth risking your soul.

No job in the world can make me willfully disrespect the Blessed Sacrament by receiving a 'fake version' from some other place.

If it were I, it would be obvious to me that this is the devil's trick to distract me from the Church.

Also, bear in mind that a staunch Catholic family doesn't necessarily translate to actively practising Catholic family members. You can go to mass everyday with your family and queue for communion, even though you aren't allowed the teachings of the Church pass through you...and you don't live everyday by the faith. But I want to believe your family's faith is alive.

Pray for your brother. I will pray for him to.

There is nothing God cannot do.

Octaves:
No offence, but Do you have another ready for him.

CrazyMan:

Its much better to be an unemployed free man than to be a slave. This is the 21st century in case you're not aware, slave trade has been abolished so no one boss or not has the right to force anybody to do things against his will, issue threats and go on to carry out those threats should you decide not to give into slavery.

I read a thread on this section few weeks ago where a guy lost his job simply because he refused to carry his boss handbag. He knew that bag carrying wasn't part of the job description, so he stood his ground and refused to become someone's errand boy. How much more your friend, whom his boss has practically turned to a slave...tell him to stand his ground.

Yes we all need jobs, but jobs shouldn't cost us our freedom. I cannot work in any organisation where my rights as a human is constantly being violated.

Octaves:
I get what you're saying. It's like he's there with one leg in one leg out. He's keenly looking for another job. Hopefully he will quit soon.