Ethical issues in screening clergy or candidates for religious professions for denominations that exclude homosexual clergy

Some religious denominations hire psychologists to evaluate current clergy or candidates for religious professions. However, some psychologists question how they can responsibly conduct screenings for a denomination that bars the ordination of individuals because of their sexual orientation. Psychologists who conduct such screenings must consider the ethical mandate to respect persons because of their sexual orientation, as well as the ethical mandate to respect faith traditions. The authors suggest ways that psychologists can balance these concerns to provide complete and ethical services.