Update: '[I] am completely confounded': Worker claims they're unable to use Microsoft Windows OS due to their religion

There are a lot of people in this world with a lot of different beliefs, and we would do well to seek to understand and accept them. Still, there are some things in this world that just don't seem to add up to any rational sort of thinking. 

It's all well and good to follow a belief structure that carries a sense of morality and ethics. But what do you do when that structure prohibits you from using the tools of your trade? Is it your organization's responsibility to cater to these needs? Or is something like—say… using Microsoft's Windows OS an essential part of business operations and, therefore, grounds for termination?

That's exactly the conundrum that this manager was facing when a new employee let them know that they would be unable to use the Microsoft Windows operating system (used on greater than 70% of all desktop computers) due to their religion. 

In their original post, the manager detailed the problem, asking Reddit's r/AskHR subreddit community for advice. Most responders seemed to feel it would be best to cast this fish back out to see. But, in a recently posted update, the manager returned to let readers know the outcome…. They had decided to support the worker and accommodate her request. 

I'm pretty curious as to what this religion might be… If I worked for this company, my new religion might just prohibit me from working Fridays. 

Keep reading to see the screenshots below. The original post (#2-12) is followed by the update (#13-20).

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