The Court’s 9–0 decision did not simply resolve one man’s dilemma—it transformed the way American workplaces must balance business needs with religious commitment.
A Quiet Postal Worker and a Deeply Held Belief
Gerald Groff was not a political figure. He was not an activist, a professional litigator, or someone seeking the spotlight. He lived a simple life in rural Pennsylvania, surrounded by rolling farmland, old barns, and quiet roads that seemed untouched by time.
For years, he served faithfully as a rural carrier associate—a demanding role that required him to fill in for full-time postal workers whenever they were absent.
The job wasn’t glamorous, but Groff approached it with the diligence and humility expected from someone raised with the values of discipline and faith. He covered holidays, late shifts, long routes, and unpredictable schedules without complaint.
But there was one boundary he would not cross: he would not work on Sundays. Continue reading…
