Religion in the workplace is still regarded as a taboo subject. The underlying fear is that employers see religion as a potential source for conflict and lost productivity. KPMG, a multinational audit, tax and advisory firm, sees it differently.
Toronto correspondent Lyne-Francoise Pelletier visits a big organization that recognizes respects and celebrates over 20 different religions.
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SECULARISM
The principle of legal separation of government and religion that implies that a government is impartial and neutral toward all religious denominations and that freedom of thought is upheld.
ECUMENISM
Efforts by Christians to restore unity between the three main Christian churches (Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant).
INTERCULTURAL
A term used to describe dialogue aimed at bringing different cultural communities closer together.
POLYTHEISM
A religious doctrine or philosophical system that states there are several gods.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A form of relaxation of the law or a regulation aimed at combatting discrimination caused by the strict application of a norm that, in certain of its effects, infringes on a citizen’s right to equality.
DIALOGUE
An exchange, usually verbal, between two or more people or groups with the aim of reaching a consensus or an agreement. Dialogue implies a speaker and a listener.
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