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He was openly gay (his partner was even an active member of the cong), but he took it too far for the priest to look the other way.
Does he have the right to live an openly gay life? - YES
Does the Catholic Church have the right to not employ individuals who do not agree with their doctrine? - YES
He chose to work for an anti-gay religious organization. The supreme court has defended a religious organization's right. We must respect our government's separation of Church & State!
“The interest of society in the enforcement of employment discrimination statutes is undoubtedly important,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote in a decision that was surprising in both its sweep and its unanimity. “But so, too, is the interest of religious groups in choosing who will preach their beliefs, teach their faith and carry out their mission.”
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