Would This Policy Protect a Wiccan?

If religious freedom only protects the majority, it’s not freedom. It’s favoritism.

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The Gist

The federal government now allows employees to promote their religious beliefs in the workplace—as long as it’s not considered harassment. On paper, it applies to all faiths. But in practice? The policy risks favoring Christian expression while marginalizing minority beliefs. This piece explores how quickly “religious freedom” can become spiritual pressure—especially when power and rank get involved.

The federal government just handed out a new memo that’s flying under most people’s radar—but it shouldn’t. On July 28, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told federal employees they can now promote their religion openly in the workplace. That includes recruiting coworkers, starting prayer groups, and discussing their beliefs—as long as it’s not considered har…