'I was told I could either divorce or be fired'

(Seattle) The gay former vice-principal of Eastside Catholic says the school claimed it did not discriminate based on marital status or sexual orientation when he was hired, but then fired him for entering into a same-sex marriage last year.

Mark Zmuda filed a complaint for damages against Eastside Catholic and the Seattle Archdiocese Friday. Zmuda told reporters the school was initially supportive of his marriage, but said he believes the school changed its position under pressure from the church.

“The information we have is that there was involvement from the archdiocese. Pressure was put on the school to fire Mark,” said Richard Friedman, Zmuda’s attorney.

“I was asked by the school to break my wedding vows to keep my job. I was told I could either divorce or be fired. How could anyone ask anyone else to make that choice? I was fired,” said Zmuda.

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