Posted at 8:17 AM on February 14, 2008
by Bob Collins
(1 Comments)
The very fascinating discussion taking place downstream about the rights of a religious institution in employment policy may take a fascinating turn with the item that crossed my inbox.
In Kansas, a private religious school refused to allow a female referee to work a boys' game because -- according to the refs -- "as a woman, (she) could not be put in a position of authority over boys because of the academy's beliefs."
St. Mary’s, which houses students in kindergarten through 12th grade, separates boys and girls in virtually all endeavors. Some women teach boys, and the girls can participate in intramural-type sports.
It's not clear -- yet -- what the other team's beliefs are.
Comments (1)
Ugh. I'm glad this is rare enough to be considered news, or even a curiosity.
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