Religious Conflicts

[BrendanB]

I know of a few FLL events and an FRC event that occur on Sundays. I have seen teams pass the events up for religious reasons and my personal conviction as a Christian is that I will not attend an event that occurs on a Sunday.

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

I know of a few FLL events and an FRC event that occur on Sundays. I have seen teams pass the events up for religious reasons and my personal conviction as a Christian is that I will not attend an event that occurs on a Sunday.

I'm not that strict since my church has Monday night services, but even if it didn't, I would still be "[letting] my light shine before men, so that may see [my] good deeds and praise [my] father in heaven" by attending, so I consider it a non-issue. Especially since we won't make it back by Sunday morning if we go to Championship.

[Meredith Novak]

There is a FIRST Adventist League, but I believe they only run FLL and FTC events at this time. Perhaps you could contact them about the possibility of hosting an FRC event.

http://www.adventistroboticsleague.net/

[msimon785]

As a Jew, I have always encountered this problem. In the past, I have stayed in a hotel by the regional. Of course, you do need to make compromises. I don't know much about Adventist practices, though, so this may not remedy much.

[iblis432]

It depends on your conviction, but I know that I personally view my work in FIRST as a way of honoring God. I don't do it in benefit of man, but I see the events as a way to worship, and I thank God for giving me that day to meet with my fellow man and enjoy the life God gave to me.

Just my two cents, I know certain religions have stricter specifications regarding how you worship on certain days.