How do I say no thanks to this?

Question

They have 10a.m. prayer at work in the building my office is located in. I have no interest in attending- nothing personal but it's just not for me. I've been here for about a year and recently someone reminded me that they have morning prayer...event hough they announce it on the intercom. I dont usually reply OK ,thanks. but what do I say if someone insists I attend? PS my job is not a religious job...it's teaching folks about nutrition

I DO believe in God/prayer btw...

Answer 1

That's strange!  Just let them know that you prefer to keep your prayer/religion private.

Answer 2

tell them it is your preference not to attend and that they should not keep this up as it is an invasion of your privacy

Answer 3

Tell them you go to church on sundays, this is work. And you already prayed and thanked God when you woke up this morning. He already answered your prayers for today.

Answer 4

Sounds like religious persecution to me.  So the prayer meetings are held in the same building where you work.  The person who reminded you is probably a religious fanatic trying to lure in all the infidels out there.  I would be inclined to answer - Oh thanks for reminding me but I am aware that these meetings are on and if I ever decide to attend one day then maybe I will but in the meantime I please don't approach me about this again.

Answer 5

They cant force you and if they do that is a law suit waiting to happen.

Just tell them you pray when you wake up before you get to work in a special room at your house.

Dont feel uncomfortable about it either....  

Answer 6

It is neither illegal to do something like this if that is how some want to spend some of their time and management is okay with it nor is it in your job description and a requirement of employment.

Simply say thanks for asking but I'm just not interested.

If you are asked again by the same person remind them that you have already said that you're not interested and that you would appreciate not being asked again in future.

If someone else invites you just smile and say, thanks for asking buy I'm not interested.

They are well meaning and are just wanting  to include you.

If it doesn't stop bring it up privately to your supervisor.  I guarantee it will stop.

Answer 7

If someone says that again just say, "I know, i hear it on the intercom every day."

Answer 8

Just tell them honest and say it nice way.

Really , I know what you mean.

Answer 9

You might want to check on this since it may not be legal to do something like this.

There is a thing called the separation of the state and church.

I think what your office is doing is infringing upon other people's beliefs. Even if there is one non-christian or one athiest, it's still inappropriate to hold such meetings.

Tell them that you do not have an interest. If they persist, contact Human Resources; this is grounds for administrative action.

Answer 10

Just tell them you appriciate it, but you like to worship privately and keep religion and business separate.

Answer 11

You just say "No thanks," If they persist explain to them that you have your own religious beliefs. If they continue to persist it's harassment.

Answer 12

Unless your job requires it, you do not have to participate in the prayer meeting.  It's OK for someone to remind you that the activity is taking place, but you have no obligation to participate in it.  If someone insists, then just repeat politely that you do not wish to participate.  Don't let anyone strong-arm you here.