We certainly should be able to, especially in a PRIVATE religious school -- unless we no longer believe the First Amendment applies to Christians.
What if he never stole for 32 years, then embezzled this year? Should his prior service erase his theft?
Of course not, but this is nothing like that.
I completely support the school. I’m just pointing out that sometimes it doesn’t really matter about the person. Things are relative whether we like it or not.