In 1993 the federal government passed the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The law was intended to protect Native Americans in danger of losing their jobs because of religious ceremonies that involved the illegal drug peyote. In 1997 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress overstepped its bounds in passing RFRA in 1993, and that the law applied only to federal laws, not to those passed by the states. Since then 22 U.S. states have passed their own versions of the “religious freedom” laws. Supporters of the law argue that the government shouldn’t force religiou…
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It depends on if the "religious beliefs" are held by an owner or a corporation as a whole. I could also see this leading to a situation where a business could claim they are refusing a certain minority of customers because of religious beliefs but its really just to discriminate against a certain group
@9K2446MProgressive 1yr1Y
Businesses may deny requests, as long as they are not discriminating against legally defined protected classes.
Yes, but refusal should not be based on the person's Race, Gender, sexuality, Religion, or politics. And the owner must post a sign stating what they refuse.
Yes, but they should not refuse service to anyone based on the person's identity. If a gay couple wants a pride flag on their cake and not anything sexual, then the owner should do their request or try to compromise.
@9GMZBV52yrs2Y
They can if only they do not receive funding from the state or federal government. Other than that they should serve all customers.
Yes but they should not refuse service to anyone based on the person's identity. Like if a gay couple just want a pride flag on their cake and not anything sexual then the owner should do their request compromise.
Only in very specific cases where work is contracted or can clearly be associated with the contractor's religious belief.
@9DF9R6C 2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they do not discriminate based off; race, religion, and if the customer is LGBTQ.
Yes, but only if the religious belief in question is unrelated to demographic characteristics (i.e. sexuality, race, gender, ethnicity). Discrimination should not be conflated with religious beliefs.
@96B83853yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the owner is making the transaction and only if the completion of the transaction would cause the owner to be seen as a blasphemous heretic
@963HDF63yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it doesn't discriminate against the customer.
@962CZGG3yrs3Y
only if not discriminatory against the customer
@95RSZXQIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but the owners must acknowledge the negative impact of making such a decision.
@95LPW973yrs3Y
yes but no one has to be happy about it and if it becomes overwhelmingly discriminatory it should be reavaluated
@94FVZL73yrs3Y
No and they should be able to be sued if they don’t.
Yes, as long as it doesn’t violate constitutional rights.
@93RDCLX3yrs3Y
Yes if it does not violate protected identities.
@ChadsMomProgressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but not in a way that discriminates against others on the basis of any protected class including sexual orientation and gender identity.
No and have a penalty for any that do
@93NBP383yrs3Y
Yes, but they will also have to accept the consequences of denying services.
@937TQM33yrs3Y
Depending on the circumstances. And harsh statements should be
@928BYQ93yrs3Y
Yes, but it Deneen's in the reason
@8YX2NXL3yrs3Y
Yes if the request of the customer is actively harmful. otherwise no they shouldn't be able to
@8YMDCK63yrs3Y
It really depends on what the product is
@8YJLSP73yrs3Y
It depends on what those religious beliefs are
@8WSGBPM4yrs4Y
No, the only right that outweighs equal treatment is the right to live.
@8VPRKRY4yrs4Y
@TheRollslapperDemocrat4yrs4Y
Yes, unless the targeting of a specific group becomes systemic.
@8TJRH3Q4yrs4Y
Only exception I can think of is refusing to do derogatory things . Getting married is not derogatory. Celebrating racism or other abusive behavior is derogatory
@8SXTG7K4yrs4Y
If they are a small, private business without a franchise, then I can see it.
@8SJ33DW4yrs4Y
Yes, but Homophobia and discrimination is not a religious belief and does not affect or conflict with the practice of any religion
@8RKDKW84yrs4Y
Yes, but only for small/family-owned businesses and if they post their beliefs, who they refuse, and why.
Yes but it depends on if the religious belief is hateful and prejudice
@8R9B98V4yrs4Y
everyone treated equally unless they treat another with disrespect
@TheRollslapperDemocrat4yrs4Y
Yes, unless the targeting of a specific group becomes systemic
not if it’s based on something that the customer cannot change, even if the business believes it is a choice
@8QLWS5F4yrs4Y
Service should not be denied based off of something the customer cannot control. (Race, sexuality, disability, gender, etc)
@8PQGS9MLibertarian4yrs4Y
A business has the right to deny service to any customer, but they can't deny it because of someone's belief in a different religion. If it were different views about rights, like for lgbtq+ people, then that is acceptable, but if it is solely because of a differing religion, that is not acceptable.
only if its an annoying christian lol
No, they opened their store knowing anyone would walk in, and unless customers pose a threat, they should be served.
@8NYL7L7Independent5yrs5Y
The situation would have to be inspected and whether it is a just reason or they simply don’t want to serve a customer for one reason but use their religion as the given reason.
@8NXGS3G5yrs5Y
No unless it impeded on the safety of the employees and other customers.
@8NT7YQY5yrs5Y
If it comes down to legitamite descrimination issues, the owner should not be able to refuse and should be charged with discrimination against the given group.
@8N8JZQT5yrs5Y
if considered discrimination, no. you shouldnt be allowed to refuse to make a cake for a gay couple, but i doubt theyd want to buy from them if they dont support themm.
@mfburgess5yrs5Y
Yes, but only where they are providing a service or customized good from their own labor.
@8KN27JW5yrs5Y
No, a business is a business and mist serve any willing customers. The individual should have the right to state their belief or view and the customer may choose to leave at that point or continue with the transaction.
@8K9QDQB5yrs5Y
Depends. If it’s something that is dangerous then yes but if it’s LGBTQIA+.
@hellq5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as it is not racist, homophobic, etc., allowed if it's something else.
@8K3V9BZ5yrs5Y
Yes, but not in a discriminatory way.
@8G48K675yrs5Y
Yes, but the business must provide information to help the customer find the service they want.
@8D6ZN855yrs5Y
the owners should have a plan for serving someone who may be against their beliefs.
@8D48MW55yrs5Y
Yes, unless they claim their religion forces them to discriminate against people of a certain race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, etc.
@8CTQHBS5yrs5Y
only if that customer becomes violent and starting arguements.
@8CNL6XX5yrs5Y
If it can be done without discriminating against another human being, then yes, they have the right to say no.
@8C89NPX5yrs5Y
If the request is denied based on food that the owner's religious beliefs prohibit eating, then yes, otherwise, no.
Yes but only because discrimination could also include being able to deny business services to a Neo-Nazi or other hate groups. So long as the services are not medical or lifesaving related.
@9D355QD2yrs2Y
It depends on the service. I do not support forced free speech. But for general services, it should be required.
@34JZB5T2yrs2Y
Yes, but not if the denial of service is due to discrimination against the individual. For example, a Muslim should be allowed to refuse to serve pork, but should not be allowed to refuse service to a gay person.
@9CF6PXL2yrs2Y
If it is a privately owned and operated business then yes. For businesses that are part of a larger corporation, or for government jobs absolutely not.
@993H5Z62yrs2Y
A business owner should not deny someone simply because they are gay; no matter the religion.
@985P2BK2yrs2Y
It depends on the situation. They shouldn't be able to deny service to anyone, but shouldn't have to follow requests that conflict with what they believe.
@834WLYH2yrs2Y
Private businesses should be allowed to deny service to people for how they behave, but not for anything discriminatory.
@97Z76KD2yrs2Y
It depends on the type of business and what products and services they provide.
@97GGP9R3yrs3Y
"Religious beliefs" tend to be an excuse for bigotry, so only if it's strictly about religious beliefs, not identity.
@GuitarLord25Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes as long as that belief doesn't discriminate against protected classes.
@9727QLQ3yrs3Y
as long as it is not rooted in racism
@8XMQHQS3yrs3Y
Depends on what they refuse and why
No unless the customer is being racists/homophobic etc and being blatantly rude about their beliefs.
@8R38X3C4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if those religious beliefs don't infringe on others or are not for hateful reason (not serving gay people because you don't support LGBT people)
@8KTMF6G5yrs5Y
yes, but only if it's hate speech.
@8SV8KNX4yrs4Y
It highly depends, but it is all up to the owner
@4T7N6LBIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it the service being provided directly involves an opposition of their religious beliefs (e.g. custom making a wedding cake for a gay couple or making a custom shirt that says something like, 'I'm gay and proud')
@6PGMWLQ4yrs4Y
No, in situations of protected classes
@87W9GJ44yrs4Y
I heavily disagree with it, but they have the right as a private business
@8GZRRDZProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes provided they all have papers outside of their stores stating how disrespectful and spiteful they are to actual human beings because they believe an imaginary friend of theirs approves.
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