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Manx -
It's hard to explain if you haven't worked for a "faith-based" organization, but every position usually requires a little bit of agreement to the "faith".
It's not like a normal company where the janitor doesn't interact with the accountant--quite the opposite. Many "faith-based" organizations have religious "services" (can't think of a better term) during the work day (i.e. prayer sessions, etc.)
Plus, their is a common goal aspect to it as well--a philosphy that should reside in every employee, regardless of position. If I were a Christian organization (let's say something like Focus on the Family--which is a local company for me, plus I know Dr. Dobson from back in his SoCal days--not that I defend the guy, I just knew him when he wasn't going after Spongebob) I would want all my co-workers to share/believe in a common goal--why else would you want to work there?
I think it goes both ways too.
If I were Jewish, why would I want to work for a Christian Outreach company? That would require a decent amount of hypocracy to just get through one work day.
The same goes for different organizations.
If I hunt, wear fur, etc., would PETA want to hire me? Nope.
If I was white, what chance would I have with getting a job with RAINBOW/PUSH?
I am a man, do you think I could apply for a VP postion at NOW?
If I am against gay marriage, should GLAD hire me?
I am a hard-core republican, are there any jobs at the DNC waiting for me?
I think it is more of an appropriateness issue, not discrimination.
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