hi kids...
For those that dont know me, my name is Barbara. I am a Wiccan priestess, a moderator on these boards, and a LPN.
Wicca is a very gentle peaceloving religion...if anyone needs more info, PM me...
anyhoo... enough background...
I work in a large NY hospital, inpatient rehabilitation.
On the back nursing station, on top of a shelf that is empty, I have placed a small statue, some pennies and a small twig. It, in essence is a prosperity/peace shrine.... Total space, 9 square inches...
On the back bulletein board is a christian prayer (it is the only thing on that board, and, distinctly references the 'one lord jesus christ')
On the front board is a similar paper.... on it is a christian cross and a prayer/thanks to our staff..
Now, I've been ill for a few days... I had some emergency oral surgery... I left my shrine up...
I have a religious student of mine who works on the unit... A nurse on the unit pulled her over to the side and told her that she worried about my sanity-- about how I left something like that up on the floor.... (mind you, the day I set it up, she was working,and could have come to me immediately)
My student (who I'm VERY proud of) told her about wicca, and fielded a few not too nicely worded questions in a professional and courteous manner...
I'm miffed that she questioned my sanity and religion to anyone other than me... I've never questioned her love of christianity, or her sanity... grr... (maybe except now)
anyhoo... I'm leaving my shrine up, until management asks me to take it down, or until a staff member or patient asks me to remove it... and when that time comes, I will remove every single item on the floor that mentions 'god' in any of his/her/its form... or... call the ACLU...
Am I justified to be angry... is my plan of action skewed?
I'm quite angry right now, but of course have no ill will... aka-- I come in calm and collected, and do not bother with these people who do not ask questions..
Thanks for letting me vent
Barbara