Question: Trinity Christian School fired Consuela, a teacher. The reason given by the human resources department of Trinity was that Consuela had informed them she no

Trinity Christian School fired Consuela, a teacher. The reason given by the human resources department of Trinity was that Consuela had informed them she no longer identified as a Christian. Consuela taught mathematics and believed the firing was unjustified, as there was nothing about her discipline that required knowledge of or adherence to a religious belief. She believes she has a good case based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Under these circumstances, Consuela is: Multiple Choice incorrect because the Ministerial Exception gives Trinity the right to fire her and courts will not inquire into their motivations due to the First Amendment Freedom of Religion. incorrect because the general doctrine of at-will employment gives employers the right to fire employees for any reason. correct because she has successfully made out a prime facie Title VII case. correct because under Title VII, this is illegal disparate treatment

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