When I quit working 2004 I volunteered on a habitat project. I also looked at volunteering at one of their ReStore stores. In both circumstances I found the christian proselytizing and evangelizing overbearing and offensive.
They state this:
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Habitat has an open-door policy: All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
About Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity
But in reality a lot of people associated with them look on it as an opportunity to convert heathens. I was very quiet about my religious preferences but was constantly pressured to express them.
When I talked to the people at the ReStore I was told clearly that they were Christian and expected volunteers to be church going christians. They seem to be an expression of middle class, liberal guilt in action. Instead of truly addressing social issues they casn assuage their conscience by doing this.
Just my take. I am sure others had other experiences. As an atheist I tend to have a different viewpoint than religious people.
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