(Decision Magazine) The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on Nov. 1 ordered state officials not to enforce a law against Yakima Union Gospel Mission (YUGM) that would force it to hire individuals who do not align with its Christian mission while its case progresses.
“Yakima Union Gospel Mission exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through its homeless shelter, addiction-recovery programs, outreach efforts, meal services and health clinics,” said Ryan Tucker, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). But it faces substantial penalties under Washington state law for simply engaging in its freedom to hire fellow believers who share the mission’s calling to spread the Gospel and care for vulnerable people in the Yakima community.”
YUGM will serve anyone regardless of background, but is purposeful in its hiring practices in order to hire individuals who will further its mission to spread the Gospel. (Read More)
