World Vision’s Hiring Rights
Recently World Vision fired three employees for not agreeing to World Vision’s statement of faith. The three sued, arguing that the organization was humanitarian, not religious, but lower courts said World Vision does qualify as a religious organization. The U.S Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the case concerning World Vision’s policy to hire Christians only; therefore, the ruling of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in favor of World Vision stands. The high court’s decision means that World Vision can continue requiring its employees to agree to a statement of faith.
President Barack Obama’s administration hasn’t been clear on what they believe about the liberty of religious institutions to hire and fire based on religious beliefs. Therefore, I am surprised and so thankful that the Supreme Court backed up World Vision regarding hiring and firing based on religious beliefs. Because if they didn’t that would mean anyone could start working in church organizations or private Christian Universities, etc…which would be the next step in taking away our religious freedoms.
“Decision Stands.” World 22 Oct. 2012: 8.
