(Premier Christian News) A US court decision has affirmed the right of religious organizations to employ people based on their faith, even for non-ministerial positions.
Homelessness charity Union Gospel Mission sought exemption from state discrimination laws, arguing that they should be able to exclusively hire Christian employees. Whilst it was already an established principle that Christian organizations could positively discriminate on faith when hiring ministers, Union Gospel Mission hoped to see this principle expanded to all roles.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in their favour, submitting that the principle of church…to continue reading click here.
This article was written by Anna Rees Green and published at Premier Christian News
