Posted on Sep 13, 2022
Seattle Pacific University trustees sued by students and faculty
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Six members of Seattle Pacific University's Board of Trustees are facing a lawsuit regarding the university's anti-LGBTQ hiring policy.
But the lawsuit doesn't follow the typical route for a case against a religious institution.
On Sunday night a group of 16 students, faculty, and staff at Seattle Pacific University filed a lawsuit.
In it, they allege that six members of the school's Board of Trustees, including the university's interim president, have breached their fiduciary duty by upholding a university policy barring people in same-sex relationships from working full time at the school.
This lawsuit follows months of protest from students, the announcement that the state attorney general’s office is investigating Seattle Pacific University, as well as a countersuit by the school arguing the state is violating its religious freedoms.
But the lawsuit doesn't follow the typical route for a case against a religious institution.
On Sunday night a group of 16 students, faculty, and staff at Seattle Pacific University filed a lawsuit.
In it, they allege that six members of the school's Board of Trustees, including the university's interim president, have breached their fiduciary duty by upholding a university policy barring people in same-sex relationships from working full time at the school.
This lawsuit follows months of protest from students, the announcement that the state attorney general’s office is investigating Seattle Pacific University, as well as a countersuit by the school arguing the state is violating its religious freedoms.
Seattle Pacific University trustees sued by students and faculty
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Seattle
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LGBTQ+
Religion
Christianity
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."However, in a letter to faculty and staff sent last night, Interim President Peter Menjares wrote, "I'm disappointed we are facing this, but I also remain firm in my belief that we need to proactively defend the religious freedoms of our private university, as well as the decisions made in good faith by board leadership.
"I realize we have vigorous disagreement on this and other topics, but I also acknowledge my deep hope for a path forward around our shared mission as we launch a new academic year."
Soundside has confirmed the validity of the letter with Seattle Pacific University."
..."However, in a letter to faculty and staff sent last night, Interim President Peter Menjares wrote, "I'm disappointed we are facing this, but I also remain firm in my belief that we need to proactively defend the religious freedoms of our private university, as well as the decisions made in good faith by board leadership.
"I realize we have vigorous disagreement on this and other topics, but I also acknowledge my deep hope for a path forward around our shared mission as we launch a new academic year."
Soundside has confirmed the validity of the letter with Seattle Pacific University."
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I am hopeful that this can be resolved by the parties, as they get a meeting of the minds. To better understand the total scope of the issues.
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