Employment relationship in ‘direct conflict with our religious beliefs’-Gloriavale member: RNZ

Employment relationships at Gloriavale would be in direct conflict with the Christian community’s religious beliefs, a founding member says.

Serenity Valor told an Employment Court hearing Gloriavale had no intention of denying people their legal rights and the community believed it was complying with New Zealand law.

Members’ lives were devoted to sharing and giving, she said.

“We are a community who have chosen to live as we believe Christians should. An employment relationship is in direct conflict with our religious beliefs. Our people work to do what needs to be done,” she said.

Valor said Gloriavale had been scrutinised by a number of government agencies over several years and had always worked to ensure the community complied with New Zealand law and met its legal obligations.

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