Expert: Michael Troy - 2/7/2009

Question
this is a sample case on political science..
boyet became a member of a certain religion. he was suspected of having n affair with the pastor's wife. he was expelled from the church. he sought the help of the court and challenge the decision of the church authorities on the ground that the allegation was not proven. was Boyet's expulsion valid? yes or no?? please support your answer a constitutional provision or any laws relating to the case. thank you!


Answer
Hello,

I cannot do a whole legal document with citations here, but generally speaking, courts respect a separation between church and State.  Government (courts) do not involve themselves in the internal affairs of a church.  Churches are entitled to include or exclude members on any basis they like.  There are certain protections for this derived from the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.  But it fact, any private institution has traditionally had this right (although employers and public accommodations are limited by modern civil rights laws).

I hope this helps!
- Mike