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A Christian college in Georgia is asking all employees to sign a pledge declaring their heterosexuality.

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Shorter University instituted the pledge in late October. If an employee decides not to sign the pledge, they are at risk of losing their job.

Since Shorter University is a private college, and doesn’t receive public funds, the move is legal, WSB-TV reports. University president Don Dowless, says similar pledges are not uncommon at other Christian universities. “These are biblical positions,” he said.

Read more at TheRoot.com

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