Mark was refused employment at a Christian Bookstore because he was not a "born-again Christian." If Mark brings a Title VII action against the bookstore,its best defense would be:

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The best defense for the Christian Bookstore would be that being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational requirement for the job. This means that the job itself requires someone to hold specific religious beliefs and practices, and therefore discriminating based on religion is necessary for the job. However, this defense must meet certain legal standards and be proven in court. The other options are not valid defenses as discrimination based on religion is prohibited under Title VII, and the Act applies to private businesses.

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