Opinion ID: 3048853
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: the fellowship of friends

Text: The Fellowship, founded in the 1970s, is a religious organization whose followers adhere to “Fourth Way” principles. 1 In this factual discussion, we view the facts in the light most favorable to Noyes and draw all reasonable inferences in her favor, as she is the nonmoving party on summary judgment. Bodett v. CoxCom, Inc., 366 F.3d 736, 742 (9th Cir. 2004). NOYES v. KELLY SERVICES 6297 The Fellowship describes itself as focusing on “an esoteric interpretation of religion associated with teachings of the Old and New Testaments, traceable also in Greek philosophy, and probably originating in Egypt and Asia.” The Fellowship characterizes itself as “more than a philosophy or theory . . . it comprises a system of ideas that, when fully embraced, is a way of life.” The Fellowship has approximately 2000 members, about one-third of whom live near or on a Fellowshipowned compound in Apollo, California. Fellowship members are required to donate at least ten percent of their gross monthly income to the Fellowship.