President Trump’s latest move ensures federal employees can wear their faith proudly without fear of reprisal.
The Washington Examiner reported that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a memorandum that’s a clear win for religious liberty, allowing workers to pray, display sacred symbols, and invite colleagues to religious events.
The Trump administration, through OPM, clarified that federal employees can express their religious beliefs both in the workplace and, in some cases, publicly.
This guidance underscores Trump’s broader agenda to protect religious freedom, a cornerstone of his second term. In February, Trump signed executive orders targeting antisemitism and defending Christians from what he called a “war” on their faith.
These orders set the stage for OPM’s memo, which builds on earlier July guidance about accommodating religious employees. The administration is doubling down on making faith a non-negotiable right.
The OPM memo explicitly permits federal workers to pray, display religious items like Bibles on desks, or wear clothing with spiritual messages.
Employees can also organize prayer groups or invite coworkers to church without facing discrimination. This is a direct jab at woke efforts to sanitize workplaces of anything remotely divine.
“Federal employees should never have to choose between their faith and their career,” OPM Director Scott Kupor declared.
That’s a bold line in the sand, but it’s hard to argue with—why should someone’s job hinge on hiding their beliefs? The left’s obsession with neutrality often feels like a one-way street to secularism.
The memo emphasizes that the federal workforce should welcome people of faith, not push them out. OPM officials argue this isn’t just about legal compliance but about recruitment and retention. A workplace that respects deeply held beliefs attracts talent tired of progressive overreach.
Employees can now read religious texts during breaks or wear cross necklaces without fear of HR’s wrath. They can even discuss their faith with coworkers, including attempts to persuade others, as long as it’s not harassing. This is a refreshing change from the stifling “don’t offend” culture that’s suffocated free speech.
“Employees may engage in conversations regarding religious topics with fellow employees,” the memo states, provided they stop if asked.
This clause is a masterstroke—freedom to share beliefs, but with a built-in respect for boundaries. It’s a policy that trusts adults to act like adults.
OPM’s earlier July guidance laid the groundwork by outlining reasonable accommodations for religious employees. Examples included flexible schedules for worship or exemptions from certain dress codes. These steps show the administration is serious about making faith practical, not just symbolic.
The memo lists specific examples of protected conduct, like keeping religious texts visible or gathering for prayer. This isn’t just about individual rights—it’s a signal that faith belongs in public life, not locked away in private. The left’s push to erase religion from shared spaces just took a hit.
“From the very founding of our nation, faith was not relegated to the private sphere,” said CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt. She’s right—America’s roots are steeped in religious conviction, not sterile secularism. Trying to scrub that history is a progressive pipe dream.
Trump’s February executive order to end the “war on Christians” was a rallying cry for many. The OPM memo translates that rhetoric into actionable policy. It’s a reminder that religious liberty isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a legal and moral necessity.
The guidance doesn’t give employees a blank check—conversations must stop if a coworker objects. This balances free expression with workplace harmony, undercutting claims that religious liberty breeds division. It’s a pragmatic move that exposes the left’s fearmongering as overblown.
OPM officials stress that protecting religious expression is required by law. They’re not wrong—Title VII of the Civil Rights Act demands it. Yet, it’s telling that this needed clarifying in an era where “inclusion” often means excluding faith.
Trump’s focus on religious freedom, from fighting antisemitism to shielding Christians, shows a consistent thread in his second term. The OPM memo is a practical step toward a workplace where faith isn’t a liability. For once, the federal government is leading by example, not bowing to woke dogma.
