**Censorship Crisis: Conservative Christians Targeted by National Association of Realtors**
In a startling display of alleged bias, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is under fire for purportedly silencing conservative Christian real estate agents through its controversial ethics code.
Realtors across the country, including Wilson Fauber from Virginia, claim the NAR's Article 10-5 is being weaponized against them for expressing their faith and moral beliefs.
Fauber, after decades of serving clients, has found himself embroiled in a lawsuit due to an ethics complaint stemming from a Bible verse he posted on his personal Facebook page nearly a decade ago.
"The sum of this is: a religious realtor is being punished for expressing his faith-based opinions," said Fauber’s attorney, Michael Sylvester, underscoring the troubling implications for freedom of speech in professional environments.
Fauber's experience is echoed by others in the industry, such as Arizona's Chad DeVries and Georgia's Julie Mauck, who are also fighting back against perceived persecution for their biblical viewpoints.
Both DeVries and Mauck have faced similar fallout after posts related to LGBT issues and moral concerns, with DeVries confirming that his personal social media activity has drawn ethics complaints despite previously serving clients from diverse backgrounds.
“People used to be able to laugh in this country,” DeVries lamented, highlighting the chilling atmosphere for those who dare to uphold traditional values.
Critics of Article 10-5 argue that it infringes on the rights of realtors to express their beliefs, while the NAR maintains it is a necessary measure to prevent discrimination. However, growing evidence suggests that the application of these ethics rules disproportionately targets conservative voices.
Rob Hahn, a respected real estate consultant, pointed out this double standard, noting that while some realtors face penalties for expressing religious beliefs, there are no consequences for disparaging remarks made against conservative viewpoints.
The NAR's lack of action in response to these issues, combined with its rigid enforcement of Article 10-5, raises significant concerns about artistic and religious freedom within the industry.
As the larger culture continues to shift toward a more progressive agenda, the NAR's role in policing its members raises critical questions about who truly has a voice in America.
As Fauber and others prepare to take their fight to higher courts, it remains imperative for those who cherish their right to express their faith openly to unite for a future where all voices can be heard, regardless of political or religious beliefs.
Sources:
dailycaller.comlite.cnn.comdailycallernewsfoundation.org