Wednesday, November 25, 2015

What Should We Do?

I went through a lot of effort to get a pro-life charity approved for the Wisconsin State Employee Combined Campaign (SECC), also known as Partners in Giving in Dane County.

I advertised the pro-life organization, Heartbeat International, on the wall just outside my cubicle for about two weeks before I was asked to take it down. Someone thought that "it might be crossing the line."



There are 4 abortion supporter/providers already receiving funds from this workplace giving campaign. In a recent advertisement email for the campaign, a charity was highlighted that promotes LGTB lifestyle, something which I think is very detrimental to a person's well-being.

Why are Christians always silenced?

The comment about my pro-life promotion was made anonymously to my supervisor. This was my email reply back to my supervisor.

I took down the charity promotion, but I feel compelled to have a conversation with whoever thought it might be crossing the line. I don’t want to cause offense, but also don’t want a good cause to be hushed. I’m reminded of a quote attributed to Edmond Burke, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I don’t want to be that guy either, it would go against my conscience. If you could please encourage the person to come talk with me directly about it, that would be great. If they agree to have it up in some other capacity, would that be OK by you?

My supervisor said she passed along my request...that was 2 weeks ago, and still no one has had the guts to talk with me...disappointing.

What should I do? Hang it back up? They couldn't have been that offended if they can't even talk with me.

Should I be silent on such a critical issue?

Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. - Romans 14:16
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. - Proverbs 31:8

Please help me break the silence with a positive out-pour of your God-given generosity.

If you are a UW or state employee, you can still give to this charity (#3044) on November 30.
Just go to https://www.givingnexus.org/_partnersingiving/ 
Note the different login instructions for UW and state employees.

The main page is here:  www.giving.wi.gov

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