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Originally Posted by hamster-bamster
Now I know little about religion, being an atheist, so forgive me if I am off, but: it seems to me that you belong to a progressive congregation, because your pastor is a female. Right? Shame on them, then, for having preconceptions about mental illness! And like you I do sense that MI IS the reason, because your qualifications are impeccable and I am sure they cannot find anything better for the price. I am really sorry such **** happened to you.
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Yes, HB, I believe you could say in general Methodists are thought of as progressive compared to other denominations, but, of course, churches are made up of people, and the church label doesn't make anyone's judgement better or worse than others. It just really hurt that she would even consider hiring a stranger when I have always been there to help her out. A stranger who could have a MI and doesn't have to expose it during an interview!
Just yesterday my pastor asked if I would pick her child up from preschool-a 30 mile round trip-and deliver her to my daughter, the babysitter. Yes, I did it, and no she would never consider offering compensation. The job isn't a big deal, but my feelings are pretty bruised.