Speer v. Presbyterian Children's Home & Service Agency
Texas Supreme Court
1ConcurrenceGonzalez, Justice
I agree with the Court’s opinion and judgment. However, I write today solely to refute the petitioner’s argument that “Christianity” is not a religion and to respond to the dissent. The dissent ignores the facts to remake this case into a challenge of employment discrimination for all positions within the Presbyterian Children’s Home and Service Agency (“the Agency”). The dissent even interjects statements regarding race and sex discrimination, which have no application to this case. Additionally, without identifying a legal standard that is any different from the legal standard utilized by…
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