Oregon's department of education accused of religious discrimination after it stripped funding from a Christian ministry servicing at-risk youth for trying to maintain its religious character.
A Christian youth ministry group is experiencing financial woes causing 'irreparable injury' after an Oregon government agency conditioned critical funding on whether it would hire people who do not conform to the nonprofit's deeply held religious beliefs, according to the allegations in court.
Five Ministries serves at-risk youth of all faiths and backgrounds, including those who are incarcerated and expectant and parenting teens. It had been granted funds for six years before it was abruptly denied over a 'statement of faith' expected of its staff. The ministry required all board members, employees, and volunteers 'to be authentic followers of Christ.
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