Woman fired from Christian college for fornication

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By Isolde Raftery, TODAYIn October, Teri James says her supervisor at San Diego Christian College called her to her office and got straight to the point: Was James pregnant?

James, 29, of El Cajon, Calif., was indeed pregnant – and she was also unmarried, a violation of school rules, according to the lawsuit she filed in San Diego County superior court. She says she was fired because, as the termination letter included in the suit stated: “Teri engaged in activity outside the scope of the Handbook and Community Covenant that does not build up the college’s mission.”

Speaking by phone with her lawyer, Gloria Allred, James said she felt humiliated.*"I had to leave right after the meeting. I had to go into the office with all of my co-workers and say I'm leaving," James said. "I never came back so I don't know what my co-workers thought, but for me, it was humiliating. I felt like I was in trouble."*Also insulting, James said, was that after firing her, the school offered a job to her then-fiancé – they are now married – even though it was known that he, too, engaged in premarital sex. He did not accept the job, she said.*In filing the suit, James joins a group of women who in recent years have sued the religious schools that fired them for getting pregnant out of wedlock. In each case, the school pointed to moral codes, “community covenants” and handbooks that employees must sign, typically every year, promising to abide by school rules.

San Diego Christian College asks that its employees sign its “community covenant,” a two-page contract that asks its community, which includes employees and about 500 students on-site,*to abstain from drugs, alcohol and tobacco and “abusive anger, malice, jealousy, lust, sexually immoral behavior including premarital sex, adultery, pornography and homosexuality, evil desires and prejudice based on race, sex or socioeconomic status.”

"We all had to sign it," James said. "I needed a job in this economy and so I never thought that anything would happen -- I just needed a job."*Added Allred: "It does not say that you will be fired if you do not comply."*San Diego Christian College did not respond to repeated requests for comment. The college has not responded to the suit.*James, who had worked at the college as a financial aid specialist for two years, signed the letter in August, weeks before she became pregnant. She is currently six-and-a-half months pregnant with a boy, due in June.*In two recent cases out of Ohio, two moms-to-be say they were fired by Catholic schools after they told the principals at their schools they were pregnant. **In Kettering, Ohio, Ascension Catholic School first-grade teacher Kathleen Quinlan became pregnant with twin girls in the fall of 2011. Four days after Christmas that year, she was told she would lose her job, according to a lawsuit she filed in December in U.S. District Court in Southern Ohio.

The lawsuit notes that Quinlan was not an ordained minister and that she did not lead children in prayer. The point may seem random, but it is a reference to a unanimous Supreme Court decision handed down in 2011,*Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC.*The high court*dismissed a lawsuit by a Christian schoolteacher who alleged she was fired for a disability, saying that churches and their schools may choose who will minister to their faithful. *Court records include Ascension School’s letter to Quinlan, which stated that she was fired because she did not comply with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. But her suit says that her gender played a large role in her dismissal because it does not become obvious when men have premarital sex.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati filed a response to the suit this week, admitting that she had told church leaders she was pregnant and that she was fired for a breach of contract.

*In nearby Cincinnati, Ohio, Christa Dias, who oversaw computer systems at Holy Family and St. Lawrence schools, became pregnant by artificial insemination. According to the 2011 suit she filed in U.S. District Court, she says she was fired because church officials said artificial insemination is a violation of Church doctrine.*

The court handed down their decision last month, which did not come out in Dias' favor because she was living with a long-term female partner, a violation of the very contract she was saying the church had breached. But the court determined that she could not be considered a minister because she was not Catholic and was not responsible for religious instruction. The court said it wasn't enough to call her a role model simply because she was affiliated with a religious school. **So can a school fire an unmarried, pregnant woman?*Simply put, yes, if she violated a school contract. But it's not clear cut, as case law has not settled these claims, said spokeswoman Christine Nazer of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission via email.*An organization can require employees not to engage in premarital sex but cannot fire her because she becomes pregnant, Nazer explained.*Back in San Diego County, James says she hopes that the lawsuit will change the lives of women employed by Christian organizations.*"I want to pave the way, say, Christian organizations, you can't necessarily fall back on this," she said. "You can't hurt people like this. If you say that you stand for love and mercy and grace -- stand for those who are weak."*

 

[Ski Mask]

That's her fault. why would you sign contract that requires no sex before marriage? IDC if times are hard, I would never sign something like that.

 

[GetInTheTruck]

she knew what kind of school it was.

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

no pity, u wanna get $ from them abide by their fukked up rules.

I hate cry babies

 

[Type Username Here]

Does the school receive tax breaks and financial help from the Federal Government?

 

[tru_m.a.c]

so

womp womp b

 

[BlvdBrawler]

This reminds me of an article from like 6 months ago where a bunch of politicians voted to apply state funds to religious schools, only to get pissed when the money went to schools that weren't strictly Christian or something like that.

Bunch of idiot losers, these religious folk are.

 

[The Real]

She got Gloria Allred to be her lawyer, though, so this might blow up and get some publicity.

she knew what kind of school it was.

Absolutely, but the college isn't legally allowed to fire someone for being pregnant, in or out of wedlock. This kind of firing happens all the time, but usually the religious institution makes up a story about the worker being less productive after the pregnancy, or taking excessive leave (these are actual reasons you can fire someone) because they know it's illegal to just say that they fired them based on being pregnant out of wedlock.

 

[Brown_Pride]

She got Gloria Allred to be her lawyer, though, so this might blow up and get some publicity.



Absolutely, but the college isn't legally allowed to fire someone for being pregnant, in or out of wedlock. This kind of firing happens all the time, but usually the religious institution makes up a story about the worker being less productive after the pregnancy, or taking excessive leave (these are actual reasons you can fire someone) because they know it's illegal to just say that they fired them based on being pregnant out of wedlock.

I don't know so i'm gonna ask, but what if it's contractual?
Can you be fired for that? If in your contract it states you WILL NOT get pregnant out of wedlock and you do, can you be fired for breach of contract?

 

[The Real]

I don't know so i'm gonna ask, but what if it's contractual?
Can you be fired for that? If in your contract it states you WILL NOT get pregnant out of wedlock and you do, can you be fired for breach of contract?

Can't say I know for sure, and contracts may be a grey area where precedent doesn't exist, but I would think it's not legal if I had to guess. I mean, look at what else is in the contract. Can you really force your employees to sign off on not holding racist views or abstaining from anger? Unreasonable terms in a contract can be deemed non-binding in court- they fall under the category of "unconscionability," and of course, you also can't create a contract if the terms are explicitly illegal, like forbidding an employee from joining a union, for example.

As I understand it, this woman can argue both. One one hand, it is illegal to terminate employment based on pregnancy, and I don't think religious institutions get any exceptions for that particular case, as they do with some others. On the other hand, it's just an unreasonable term, as are many of the others in the contract.

 

[Ski Mask]

I think it depends if the religious school gets goverment funds or not.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

Whats wrong with that? The average college campus is a cesspool for sexually transmitted diseases, drug use, murders in the form of abortions, suicide, depression, homosexuality, death and alcoholism. This school is trying to create an ideal learning environment for the youth. Fornication is obviously one of the strongest demonic friends have to fight in their environment to avoid many of these satanic pitfalls.


One in four college students has an STD. If college students think they aren't at risk of getting an STD, then these are some serious numbers to consider. It is estimated that one in four college students will contract an STD during their time at school. In the larger population, this works out to 50% of people getting an STD at some time in their life. Because of the prevalence of STDs in the college population, students should be extra vigilant about protecting themselves.

Only 54 percent of students regularly use condoms during vaginal intercourse, 29 percent during anal intercourse and only 4 percent during oral sex. These numbers are saddeningly low and perhaps the reason that STD levels are so high among students. While many schools and communities provide free condoms and sexual education courses, many students are not taking advantage or choose not to use the resources they provide and putting themselves at a very high risk for potentially life-changing infections.

A 2004 survey conducted by CDC researcher Dr. Sarah Forhan tested 838 teen girls for four STDs. Of these girls, 18 percent had the Human Papillomavirus, 4 percent had Chlamydia, 2.5 percent has Trichomoniasis and 2 percent had the Herpes Simplex Virus. While some of these STDs are treatable, many are not and will be carried with these young girls and their sexual partners for life. Most, if not all, women in the study were unaware that they had an STD.

Overall, the CDC estimates that 19 million new sexually transmitted infections occur each year, almost half among 15- to 24-year-olds. College is a time when many young people choose to explore their newfound freedom. Part of this can be engaging in potentially unsafe sexual situations. Perhaps that is why STD rates are so much higher among teens and young adults than they are with any other age group. It's a powerful statistic to keep in mind for those entering the college dating scene.
80% of people who have a sexually transmitted disease experience no noticeable symptoms. This often means that since they have no reason to believe that anything is wrong with them they will be unlikely to visit a doctor to be checked out, allowing them to transmit the disease to other partners. Students need to keep in mind that just because you can't see the effects of an STD doesn't mean it's not there.

One study of college students showed that in 91 percent of women with new HPV infections, HPV became undetectable within two years. HPV is the number one sexually-transmitted disease on college campuses. It might be the number one disease, but the majority of those infected with it won't have any actual signs of carrying the disease, even though it can still be transmitted to another partner. Some HPV infections resolve themselves, but other kinds can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. Students should take advantage of HPV vaccines, now widely available, to help protect themselves.

Over 45% of college freshmen who have been binge drinking and under the influence of alcohol failed to consider the usage of contraceptive aids when engaging in sexual intercourse. 15% of these students contracted and/or spread STD's amongst other college students with 7% of these infected students unaware of their condition. Many times, alcohol can play a big role in unsafe sexual practices, especially with college students. Students should avoid binge drinking if they want to be extra careful about reducing their STD risk.

More than half the participants in a study done among college students believe they can tell if someone has an STD just by looking at them. As we've seen in other statistics on this list, that's simply not the case. The vast majority of people with STDs have no idea they have them because they have no symptoms of the disease. No matter how someone dresses, acts or looks, there is no way to physically tell with a reliable degree of accuracy whether or not someone has an STD just by looking.
Even if there were, it's better to be safe than sorry.

87% of men know how to use a condom correctly and 70% believe men should carry a condom at all times "just in case, but only 60% of women know how to use a condom correctly and a whopping 60% also say they would still have sex even if their partner refused to wear a condom. This is a case where women have to step up and protect themselves from STDs. Most college campuses offer classes that will teach women about safe sex, condoms and how to protect themselves. Of course, it is also important to learn that some partners, even those you really like, aren't worth having unprotected sex with if it puts you at risk of getting an STD.

As much as 60% of women in the same survey reported that they are in committed relationships while only 38% of men reported the same. Relationships can be tricky things to define, and if you're in one, you want to make sure that both you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to where you stand. You might think you're only sleeping with each other, but the reality could be very different and very scary.

Yall dont hear me though.
Its so demonic, friends.

 

[Jello Biafra]

Sounds to me like she should have curtailed her slutacious ways or practiced better birth control methods.

 

[The Real]

Whats wrong with that? The average college campus is a cesspool for sexually transmitted diseases, drug use, murders in the form of abortions, suicide, depression, homosexuality, death and alcoholism. This school is trying to create an ideal learning environment for the youth. Fornication is obviously one of the strongest demonic friends have to fight in their environment to avoid many of these satanic pitfalls.


One in four college students has an STD. If college students think they aren't at risk of getting an STD, then these are some serious numbers to consider. It is estimated that one in four college students will contract an STD during their time at school. In the larger population, this works out to 50% of people getting an STD at some time in their life. Because of the prevalence of STDs in the college population, students should be extra vigilant about protecting themselves.

Only 54 percent of students regularly use condoms during vaginal intercourse, 29 percent during anal intercourse and only 4 percent during oral sex. These numbers are saddeningly low and perhaps the reason that STD levels are so high among students. While many schools and communities provide free condoms and sexual education courses, many students are not taking advantage or choose not to use the resources they provide and putting themselves at a very high risk for potentially life-changing infections.

A 2004 survey conducted by CDC researcher Dr. Sarah Forhan tested 838 teen girls for four STDs. Of these girls, 18 percent had the Human Papillomavirus, 4 percent had Chlamydia, 2.5 percent has Trichomoniasis and 2 percent had the Herpes Simplex Virus. While some of these STDs are treatable, many are not and will be carried with these young girls and their sexual partners for life. Most, if not all, women in the study were unaware that they had an STD.

Overall, the CDC estimates that 19 million new sexually transmitted infections occur each year, almost half among 15- to 24-year-olds. College is a time when many young people choose to explore their newfound freedom. Part of this can be engaging in potentially unsafe sexual situations. Perhaps that is why STD rates are so much higher among teens and young adults than they are with any other age group. It's a powerful statistic to keep in mind for those entering the college dating scene.
80% of people who have a sexually transmitted disease experience no noticeable symptoms. This often means that since they have no reason to believe that anything is wrong with them they will be unlikely to visit a doctor to be checked out, allowing them to transmit the disease to other partners. Students need to keep in mind that just because you can't see the effects of an STD doesn't mean it's not there.

One study of college students showed that in 91 percent of women with new HPV infections, HPV became undetectable within two years. HPV is the number one sexually-transmitted disease on college campuses. It might be the number one disease, but the majority of those infected with it won't have any actual signs of carrying the disease, even though it can still be transmitted to another partner. Some HPV infections resolve themselves, but other kinds can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. Students should take advantage of HPV vaccines, now widely available, to help protect themselves.

Over 45% of college freshmen who have been binge drinking and under the influence of alcohol failed to consider the usage of contraceptive aids when engaging in sexual intercourse. 15% of these students contracted and/or spread STD's amongst other college students with 7% of these infected students unaware of their condition. Many times, alcohol can play a big role in unsafe sexual practices, especially with college students. Students should avoid binge drinking if they want to be extra careful about reducing their STD risk.

More than half the participants in a study done among college students believe they can tell if someone has an STD just by looking at them. As we've seen in other statistics on this list, that's simply not the case. The vast majority of people with STDs have no idea they have them because they have no symptoms of the disease. No matter how someone dresses, acts or looks, there is no way to physically tell with a reliable degree of accuracy whether or not someone has an STD just by looking.
Even if there were, it's better to be safe than sorry.

87% of men know how to use a condom correctly and 70% believe men should carry a condom at all times "just in case, but only 60% of women know how to use a condom correctly and a whopping 60% also say they would still have sex even if their partner refused to wear a condom. This is a case where women have to step up and protect themselves from STDs. Most college campuses offer classes that will teach women about safe sex, condoms and how to protect themselves. Of course, it is also important to learn that some partners, even those you really like, aren't worth having unprotected sex with if it puts you at risk of getting an STD.

As much as 60% of women in the same survey reported that they are in committed relationships while only 38% of men reported the same. Relationships can be tricky things to define, and if you're in one, you want to make sure that both you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to where you stand. You might think you're only sleeping with each other, but the reality could be very different and very scary.

Yall dont hear me though.
Its so demonic, friends.

That's great, but why is a fornicator like you lecturing other people about fornication? You would have been fired from this college just like this woman.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

That's great, but why is a fornicator like you lecturing other people about fornication? You would have been fired from this college just like this woman.

To raise awareness so we avoid demonic activity. Not sure why you would want to not raise awareness on demons but seeing how you're in every thread defending homosexuals, a group of people who spready AIDS and other aggressive viral content it makes sense. The school is creating a great environment for students. Be better, not bitter, friend. Its so demonic.