A Virginia real estate agent and pastor is at risk of having his real estate license revoked after he was found “guilty” in 2015 of posting a Bible verse on Facebook saying homosexuality is a sin. On Dec. 11, the Virginia Association of Realtors ruled that Wilson Fauver of Staunton violated its code of ethics. it is prohibited Realtor from “certain religious expressions”. Violation in question in the center In a 2015 Facebook post, Fauver reposted a scripture by evangelist Franklin Graham that said homosexual sex is a sin. Leviticus 18:22.
Forver reposted the Bible last year prior to He announced his candidacy for Staunton City Council. But the post sparked backlash from two Stanton real estate agents, including an openly gay man, and resulted in Fauver being called out to the Virginia Association of Realtors for “hate speech.” A complaint has been filed.
When asked about the reason for the trial, it's happening In 2024, Fauver explained: “The National Association of Realtors I'm awake. As recently as just a few weeks ago, the leadership of the National Association of Realtors has been very clear about its commitment to supporting and recognizing the LGBTQ community. actuallyin Charlottesville, Virginia, the National Association of Realtors funded a drag queen show. ”
In November, the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors hosted a drag show called the “Fair Housing Symposium,” which was reportedly funded in part by the National Association of Realtors' “Fair Housing Grant.” .”
Forbirds His attorney accused NAR of double standards for using real estate agents' money to fund drag shows, but Fauver was unable to post Bible verses on his Facebook page.
That is the position being proposed, yes,” said Michael Sylvester, founder of the Freedoms Law Center. CBN News.
He pointed out on Mr. Fauver's Facebook page: made Five years before NAR adopted rules banning “hate speech”” In 2020, we will oppose protected classes, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
“He (Fauver) was simply expressing his religious views on marriage, which should not be subject to hate speech charges.” Sylvester said.
If convicted, Fauver could be fined up to $15,000. Not only do you have His real estate license was revoked. However, Forver is He is currently seeking to have the charges dismissed.
“Christians have no rights, and this is just a right.” completely Wrong. and the National Association of Realtors. to be America's largest trade organization they have Let's set a precedent by adopting this policy. If I am guilty of posting memes and Biblical religious beliefs on my Facebook and social media accounts, and it is a crime of “hate speech”…there are millions of Christians who agree with my position. Some people. and we There is no voice,” Fauver said.
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