A Methodist church sought to hire a pastor for its new church.When a member of the Catholic faith applied for the job,the church rejected the application.The church's defense was that being Methodist was ______.

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The best choice is D - a bona fide occupational qualification. This defense allows an employer to hire or reject an individual based on their religious affiliation if the employer can prove that it is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business. In this case, the church can argue that being Methodist is a necessary qualification for the pastor of a Methodist church.

A Methodist Church Sought to Hire a Pastor for Its