Religious discrimination is permitted by churches when they are interviewing for a pastor.

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According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, religious organizations are exempt from discrimination laws when hiring employees for positions that are related to religious activities, including hiring pastors or ministers. This exemption is known as the ministerial exception. Therefore, religious discrimination may be legally permitted in some cases when a church is hiring a pastor.

Religious Discrimination Is Permitted by Churches When They Are Interviewing