A real estate agent is facing punitive action from his employers for simply posting a Bible verse on Facebook. Wilson Fauber has been working as a real estate agent in Virginia for decades, and according to a recent article from Faithwire, he is now at risk of losing his job because of a social media post reflecting the Biblical view of homosexuality.

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“Wilson Fauber has been a broker and agent for over four decades, but he told CBN News he risks potential fines or even losing his real estate status after complaints over a social media post about same-sex marriage. … His plight began last year, when he decided to run for the Staunton City Council in Virginia.

‘During my journey running for Staunton City Council, some of the opposition from a different party decided that they were going to scour my Facebook pages and see if they could find any dirt on me,’ Fauber said. ‘And they went back to 2015 and they found a Scripture that I posted from Leviticus … where the Lord clearly states that homosexuality is an abomination to Him.’

The eight-year-old post was then fodder for online furor and messages ‘perceived as threats,’ forcing the then-candidate to go to the police for help.

Fauber lost the election and, months later, purportedly received an email from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explaining a complaint had been filed against him. The Virginia Association of Realtors, the local chapter of the NAR, is reportedly handling the complaint and Fauber’s ethics case.” (Read Here)

The article goes on to profile the “bizarre” extent to which Fauber’s prosecutors are trying to malign his name and reputation. It’s important to note that Fauber is not only a real estate agent, he’s also an active minister. He is essentially being punished for standing by his beliefs. It all raises the question of why Fauber’s employers even need to be involved with his individual beliefs. Michael Sylvester, a lawyer with The Founding Freedoms Law Center and Fauber’s attorney, provides insight:

“Some might wonder why private speech has become a potential ethics issue for a realtor. Sylvester explained it’s all rooted in the NAR’s rules.

‘The National Association of Realtors has a series of ethics rules that guide real estate agents on how they engage in their practice in a way that’s beneficial to society and not harmful,’ he said. So, that’s the goal. But, in 2020, the [association] implemented a hate speech rule.’

This rule, he said, could be seen as governing what real estate agents do, even outside their jobs. Sylvester added the “rule suggests that it controls that minister’s activity and therefore that individual activity.”

‘Even a minister preaching from the pulpit could violate this rule just by speaking on the Scriptures the way that it’s been implied in certain situations,’ he added.”

Hate speech. The phrase with an ever-arbitrary array of meanings depending on who is defining it. This entire debacle is a testament to the dangers of classifying views and ideals as “hate speech”.  Leftist ideologies have evidently high-jacked much of the business world, and this has led to organizations like the National Association of Realtors employing new rules that further political/social correctness. In light of this, it is vital for Christians to remember that we can never compromise on the Bible. What’s happening to Fauber can be classified as a form of persecution, and with that in mind, the body of Christ needs to pray for spiritual integrity and stand firm in Scripture.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. (1 Peter 4:12-14 ESV)

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T.K. Robinson is a student and part-time (amateur) philosopher. In his downtime, he enjoys reading, music, and chronic daydreaming. His Scripture-oriented commentary usually involves the younger generation (especially Gen Z). He wants to shed light on important current events regarding his peers and share insights from a Biblical perspective. Photo Credit: Patrick Fore on Unsplash.