700.... Also there are laws that prevent someone from being fired from their job because of their religious views. The fact that he was fired from his job at the network due to his religious views that he articulated in a non work environment in a separate publication probably would have some traction in court. Unless in the contract he signed this situation is specifically prohibited.
Again we see the double standard, if he had disclosed that he were gay in GQ instead of saying his religious beliefs tell him that being gay is sinful there would not have been a peep out of the network or the various groups that are upset about it.
I submit that he appears to have been persecuted for his religious belief. Which is illegal. Just as if someone were persecuted because he/she was gay, that is also illegal.
I do not care what someone believes or how they conduct their life, I take issue with those like Tree that seek to hide behind the constitution to protect their personal views while at the same time try to suppress someone elses views.
The subject of Marriage for instance. If you want truly equality on the subject, take ALL the marriage laws out of government. make it a church institution only. Problem solved. No special benefits for marriage whatsoever.
