My wife's workplace requires people be Christian in order to work there.
This is a U.S. business that has nothing to do with religion.
Is that right?
2007-09-20 06:16:54 · 19 answers · asked by vérité 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. It's discriminatory (employment based on religion).
... unless it's a religious business like a christian charity organization or a private school, those are exceptions.
2007-09-20 06:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No... it is against the law to discriminate (make a choice), in matters of housing and employment, on the basis of certain CRITERIA... race, color, creed or national origin.
The law does not outlaw discrimination... it bans the use of those criteria for use in the process of discriminating. For example, if you discriminated against a prospective employee because they did not attend to personal hygiene, and smelled so bad that anybody within 10 feet of them was in danger of passing out... that is OK. But discriminate because someone is a Jew, or an atheist, for example... no.
(Although there may be exceptions if the business is oriented toward, or affiliated with, a specific religion... christian book store, for example.)
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2007-09-20 13:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it's a civil rights violation, depending upon how many employees the company employs. Many small companies will fall into the "legal non-compliance" category.
Isn't it also a civil rights violation when the girl scouts and boy scouts discriminate of r membership based on gender?
QUICK! Call The Thought Police !
2007-09-20 13:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are a business who gets funding from a Christian organization...it's possible. I've heard of some businesses that are funded by Christian organizations and those organizations require that all employees to the business be Christian.
2007-09-20 13:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many emplyees there are:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. Title VII covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.
2007-09-20 13:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Raven's Voice 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before 9/11, I might have argued that it was completely wrong.
Since then, I don't really think it's all that bad.
Personally, I'm in favor of shunning groups that support (either by silence, tiny murmurs and/or with money) islamic terrorism. Yes, this includes in commerce, employment, recreation, etc. Shunning.
2007-09-20 13:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it right, definitely not. If I had worked there when I was still christian and then became atheist, I would have made it very clear to my boss, and if he fired me, I would sue, and the company would be mine. You are not allowed to discriminate for ANY reason.
2007-09-20 13:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a violation of the EEO laws.
It's illegal to discriminate against anyone because of race, religion, or ethnicity.
Report them!
2007-09-20 13:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by §αғịỳỳẩ² Ẫ†нэậ†ị 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, that is a BLATANT violation fo your wife's civil rights. I suggest you keep documentation, evidence, and look into filing a lawsuit. The ACLU would be an excellent place to look.
2007-09-20 13:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
The ALCU is a good place to take this. They get involved with everything against Christianity and moral standards.
2007-09-20 13:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by starfishltd 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋