Although the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial ruling that legalized same-sex marriage is a historic decision that could change the nation, nothing changed for many credit unions.

However, some credit union executives say that in addition to aligning with the cooperative philosophy of inclusiveness, the Court's ruling will help credit unions attract and retain talented employees needed for the industry's growth.

It is uncertain how the nation's 80 faith-based credit unions and thousands of other religious organizations will react to this new ruling. Some legal experts anticipate lawsuits from faith-based groups to claim a religious belief exemption similar to the Hobby Lobby case.

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