Protecting the Civil Rights and Religious Liberty of Faith-Based Organizations. Why Religious Hiring Rights Must Be Preserved

摘要

For nearly forty years, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has respected the right of religious groups to make religiously based employment decisions. Title VII of this Act--which is supported by Republicans and Democrats alike--protects Americans from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It also protects the ability of faith-based organizations to maintain their religious liberty and identity by hiring employees who share their religious beliefs. President Bush believes that--regardless of whether government funds are involved--faith-based groups should retain their fundamental civil rights, including their Title VII right to take their faith into account when they make employment decisions.