Bullied By its State, This Homeless Ministry Won't Back Down
Published at : November 20, 2021
Serving neighbors since the Great Depression, Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission has a sterling record of success in serving the homeless. And that’s all due to its unwavering commitment to its stated purpose, which is to bring the love of Jesus Christ and hope for a new life to those who most need it.
But in 2016, a man decided to apply for a full-time position with the Mission’s legal-aid clinic — despite the fact that he did not agree with the Mission’s religious beliefs or follow its religious-lifestyle requirements. In fact, he applied with the stated purpose of trying to change the Mission’s beliefs.
You can understand why the Mission had to choose another candidate. Sadly, the applicant took it to court. He prevailed when the Washington Supreme Court ruled in his favor—even though the state specifically excludes religious nonprofits from laws that control employment decisions.
But the Mission isn’t backing down. With the help of Alliance Defending Freedom, it’s appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A win would uphold a core God-given freedom not just for the Mission, but for every American.
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But in 2016, a man decided to apply for a full-time position with the Mission’s legal-aid clinic — despite the fact that he did not agree with the Mission’s religious beliefs or follow its religious-lifestyle requirements. In fact, he applied with the stated purpose of trying to change the Mission’s beliefs.
You can understand why the Mission had to choose another candidate. Sadly, the applicant took it to court. He prevailed when the Washington Supreme Court ruled in his favor—even though the state specifically excludes religious nonprofits from laws that control employment decisions.
But the Mission isn’t backing down. With the help of Alliance Defending Freedom, it’s appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A win would uphold a core God-given freedom not just for the Mission, but for every American.
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Facebook: 👉https://www.facebook.com/AllianceDefendingFreedom
Twitter: 👉https://twitter.com/AllianceDefends
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See more Freedom Matters episodes here 👉 https://ADFlegal.org/freedom-matters
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