Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Va. Law Bars Universities from Say in Rel. Clubs; Clubs Can Set Up Their Own Membership Rules

Legislators in the state of Virginia have passed a law that seeks to protect the right of Christians -- and other religious groups -- on university and college campuses to create their own membership criteria, and to elect as leaders only those of the same faith, the Christian News Network website reports today (February 27, 2013).

The legislation -- which was introduced by State Senator Mark Obenshain, a professing Christian -- is in response to situations that arose in other states, where student groups were forced to include those of different religions, or be found in violation of the school's non-discrimination policy.

It requires that "only persons committed to the organization's mission may conduct certain activities."

The Virginia bill now heads to the desk of Governor Bob O'Donnell to be signed into law.

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