Former Chaplain Sues FL Department of Corrections
Title VII mandates reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs. Yet, the Florida Department of Corrections punished Chaplain Michael Horst for refusing to violate his religious beliefs and for merely requesting an accommodation;
By Liberty Counsel —— Bio and Archives--December 1, 2025
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Liberty Counsel filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) on behalf of former Senior Chaplain Michael Horst, who was unlawfully fired after seeking a religious accommodation to abstain from proctoring a female chaplain’s voluntary training in violation of his religious beliefs. Horst’s religious beliefs prohibit him from facilitating female ministers teaching scripture or preaching to men. After denying his request without any consideration, prison officials gave him an ultimatum to resign or violate his religious beliefs. As a result, Horst was unlawfully fired when he declined both options.
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