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 against a Title VII action brought by Mark would be that being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question. This means that in order to perform the duties of the job effectively and safely, it is necessary for the employee to possess certain religious beliefs and practices. In this case, the job involves working in a Christian bookstore, which requires an understanding of and commitment to the principles and teachings of the Christian faith. Therefore, the employer could argue that excluding non-born-again Christians from consideration for the job is a legitimate and necessary business requirement.

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