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The Protected Class of Religion

Definition

The North Carolina Office of State Personnel defines "religion" as:

"...the expression of one's belief in and/or reverence for a superhuman power recognized as the creator and/or governor of the universe; or lack thereof."

The EEOC defines the "'religious' nature of a practice or belief" as follows:

"In most cases whether or not a practice or belief is religious is not at issue. However, in those cases in which the issue does exist, the Commission will define religious practices to include moral or ethical beliefs as to what is right and wrong which are sincerely held with the strength of traditional religious views..."

See also Facts About Religious Discrimination and Employment Discrimination Based on Religion, Ethnicity, or Country of Origin from the EEOC.

NC State Policies and Procedures Regarding "Religion"

• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
  (Administrative Regulation issued August 30, 1999)

• Unlawful Harassment Policy Statement
  (Administrative Regulation issued August 30, 1999)

• Resolution Procedures for Harassment Complaints
  (Administrative Regulation issued August 30, 1999)

NC State Links - Offices & Programs

• Chaplains' Cooperative Ministry
• Protected Class Series

NC State Links - Student Organizations

• Agape Asian Christian Fellowship
• Baptist Student Union
• Campus Christian Fellowship
• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Catholic Campus Ministry
• Episcopal Campus Ministry
• Grace Christian Life
• Hillel
• Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
• Latter-Day Saint Student Association
• Lutheran Student Movement
• Muslim Students Association
• NC State Navigators
• Raleigh Wesley Foundation
• Sigma Alpha Omega
• United Student Fellowship

Federal Links

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Other Links

• Religious Seasonal Days of Celebration and Holy Days
• Muslim Students Association - National