It would be impossible for me to work in a company that designs web sites for porn sites or for a casino as example. Not to mention a site for some religion or site that has some other anti-Christ material/content.
And what comes to software the scene is bit different, yet the root of the problem is the same.

So I would just like to ask from all you who work in secular companies, how good/bad things are? Can you as a worker say no to certain jobs?

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Reputable companies shouldn't do anything illegal because their reputation is built on their actions. But I agree most people think that lying a bit is OK to get the desired result and this is more likely to be the part that is tested than being asked to work in Porn or Crime. I figure though that showing you are unwilling to lie or deceive should be an asset to a company since they can trust you - that's what I'd say if I had to refuse to do something.

I do know a guy in my church who quite a new sales job after discovering the product was rubbish - he felt unable to lie for a living.

For example, I work for a company that makes financial software, and my main responsibilities include localizing code for Canada, general bug fixing, and taking care of the build and source control processes. I have no ethical concerns with my job.

Related to your original question, I am planning on doing the same with my own company - although I am a Christian, very few of my own projects are Christian-related.

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Originally posted by jari:
I have been thinking if is it bossible for a Christian to work in a secular software company. The thing is that I don't know what kind of moral standards the companies have these days and can they be trusted.

It would be impossible for me to work in a company that designs web sites for porn sites or for a casino as example. Not to mention a site for some religion or site that has some other anti-Christ material/content.
And what comes to software the scene is bit different, yet the root of the problem is the same.

So I would just like to ask from all you who work in secular companies, how good/bad things are? Can you as a worker say no to certain jobs?

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Yech! Disign a PORNO SITE??? NEver!!! But you must define secular.
Porno NO
Anti-Christ NO
Casino I dont think so... NO
etc. NO

but what about a place like BUngie?

gtg, edit this later!

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I'm not sure how can one change moral values of his company. Well I suppose that would require quite high position in the company.

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but what about a place like BUngie?

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Well, I would not work for them if I'd had the change because I don't think games like halo are good entertainment for any one.

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I am not sure there is such a thing as a "Christian software company."
It could be that everyone that works at the company is a Christian, but don't they still need to produce a quality product that meets user requiremnets just like all the other software companies? If a non-Christian was more qualified for an open position than a Christian was would it be religious discrimination if you only hired Christians?

If you did have a job working for a non-Christian company that writes evil kill'em games or worse what if you found yourself drafted in a war forced to kill or be killed? Can God use you there? Does Jesus want us to be lights in the darkness or candles unto ourselves?

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If a non-Christian was more qualified for an open position than a Christian was would it be religious discrimination if you only hired Christians?

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Not the way I see it because if you want to make a Christian values based game you have to hire Christians. Like you would be hiring modelers to model.

However I don't know the law that well but when it comes to God's will law becomes secondary.

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I currently work at a large financial company. Most people there are "Christians" but few actually are. This is good in two ways. The people who are lost already know what Christians are like but are not yet saved. These people are searching and need to be shown the way to Christ. Other true Christians are like a safe haven. If you ever feel alone you can seek out other believers and share your burdens in prayer. There are some others that find Christianity as revolting and for now I stay clear of them. Perhaps your faith is stronger but I fear what could happen if I'm around them too long.

Do your research and pray about your job decision because it can be an important one. Involve God in your decision as much as you can.

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Just be wise and pray. Lets face it we shouldn't be anywhere God doesn't want you to be right?

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The wolves will Die! *cocks shotgun*

*normal voice again*

lol. joking.

hmm.... you have some very good points there...

it might be better to stay indie... =\

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I think if you have the choice to choose then you should choose Christian people to work with and buy and use products run by Christians.

What’s the point to work hard for a secular person to give your money to Christian charities when your non Christian boss get rich that will give 10-100 times more money than you of the that takes your money and gives it to non Christian organizations that attack and go against Christian views. Which is why every little thing you do affects everything like a domino?

If you need money the fine work for a secular person but you should use it to be able to find a better place to work that supports your views or else you are making things worse for your self, and for all other Christians and that unchristian. You will work 2-4 times more to get what you want if you do work for a secular company and I do not mean the extreme but the moderate ones like new companies like the New York Times for example. Obviously some don’t think about this which is because marketing works which many Christians help sell crap since they don’t realize it. You can not draw the line to say one is ok to work for over another.

The choices you make are have to and want to. If you have to work for a non Christian boss for any business then you should find another job soon, if you want to then you should try to understand the chain reactions of your consequences. It is like pool in that you have to see that always the way things are made by chain reactions. So if you found a good job to work for a non Christian and you need the job then you have to take it as a stepping stone. Don’t let the Liberal non Christian media sell you lies that what you do is not good since they are benefiting from you not thinking.

Other religious groups (non Christians) understand this and mainly hire their own. They benefit 10 times more since they just don’t get money for work they also support each other and boss to give more money for their causes for their views to work more for them to get more money.

So choose right. Either you live by your principals and understand your consequences to be part of the solution or you do not which makes you part of the problem. So remember what your point for living is.

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Not the way I see it because if you want to make a Christian values based game you have to hire Christians. Like you would be hiring modelers to model.

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I'll disagree with this. Take 'The Passion of Christ' for instance. It's not a PC game but I think it is still a good example. There may have been some Christians in the shooting crew but I doubt the crew was made only out of Christians. Most probably Christians were not even the majority there. Still look what movie came out. Many Christian leaders think it is one of the most powerful Christian movie ever made.
Of course you can`t bring in a Christian team a person that is drug addicted and won`t repent. However I think many times it is OK to have non-christians work side by side with christians even when you work on something that it is intended to promote christian values.

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But it seems that warsong is being a bit too pessimistic. Chritianity is the largest religion in the world, and most statistics shows it's actually a majority in the USA.

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What’s the point to work hard for a secular person to give your money to Christian charities when your non Christian boss get rich that will give 10-100 times more money than you of the that takes your money and gives it to non Christian organizations that attack and go against Christian views.

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A bit of research shows that Christian charities (or charities with a Christian founder or roots) actually top the list - many are bringing in billions.

But yeah, I do plan on doing my homework when I look for my career job.

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But it seems that warsong is being a bit too pessimistic. Chritianity is the largest religion in the world, and most statistics shows it's actually a majority in the USA.

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Well I wouldn't trust those statistics. Some one once told in a online forum that almost every one in his school claims to be a christian and yet he's school is full of gangs and violence. That's just once example on how the statistics are missleading.

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Originally posted by fearless:
I'll disagree with this. Take 'The Passion of Christ' for instance. It's not a PC game but I think it is still a good example. There may have been some Christians in the shooting crew but I doubt the crew was made only out of Christians. Most probably Christians were not even the majority there. Still look what movie came out. Many Christian leaders think it is one of the most powerful Christian movie ever made.
Of course you can`t bring in a Christian team a person that is drug addicted and won`t repent. However I think many times it is OK to have non-christians work side by side with christians even when you work on something that it is intended to promote christian values.

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I suppose non-Christian could work with a Christian team as long as they are not the ones doing the "image" of the game/movie. But what I was thinking is that non-Christian should not try to do anything "Christian values" based. I'm talking about the importance of being led by Holy spirit to serve the Lord.
Because that's what we should no, all in glory of God.

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