The ministerial exception is still the least bad option
Because the Catholic Church employees Sisters and Nuns in Catholic schools, as well as lay teachers, the line is clear. Nuns and Sisters are covered and their vows are voluntary. CCD teachers promise to uphold doctrine (even in areas where the doctrine is plainly wrong). It is sad but appropriate. Teachers should not be made to take vows to teach science (including sex ed). They should be, and usually are, accountable to the parents who elect a parish school board.
The Church is still being petty because they lost badly in defending traditional marriage. The bishops need to quit being babies and join the 21st Century (and read Dignitatis Humanae).They also need to be elected by pastors and parish administrators. Should teachers be able to unionize? It should be required if they receive public money (as they should), regardless of the NEA position on abortion (which has nothing to do with its legality.).
Faith never needs to be defended. If The Faith needs to be defended, it is usually doing something shady.
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