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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@ArghhGeeDub 4mos4MO
No, as long as equitable hiring requirements are enforced by the government. I think a disruption rule or law needs to be in place that supersedes all requirements to treat a customer nicely, and that should be federally written. Should be able to refuse service if the service promotes an inherently violent ideolagy.
@9ZNYV6Q6mos6MO
I believe that businesses can deny service due to religion, but must post a sign stating what they deny and why. And that business will be protected, and must tell the government what and why they deny these things.
@9VQF38JRepublican7mos7MO
They shouldn't be allowed to deny service for conflicting religions if the customer is Hindi and the Owner is Jewish they shouldn't be allowed to refuse service just because but they should be allowed to refuse certain things that would violate their personal beliefs
@9BMT63KRepublican2yrs2Y
A business owner should not be required to fulfil a request he or she does not agree with, but may still provide service to a customer.
@96PCV7TRepublican3yrs3Y
i believe the owner has the right to serve the people he wants and that the customer not make a big deal over something small
@96K95L23yrs3Y
Too tied on the question to have a specific stance
@965JSYT3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they're just denying a request against their beliefs, and not just denying service altogether.
@oBrushstrokeProgressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they haven't received any government aid/loans
@938HYMM3yrs3Y
No, religion should not be a justifiable excuse for any tax generating event
@8YVBKWD3yrs3Y
Yes, if it violates the owners' freedom of religion, freedom of speech and should not be harassed by others who disagree with their beliefs. Let the free market decide whether or not customers want to support the business
@8YRZWMPIndependent3yrs3Y
If the denied service doesn't inflict on discriminatory rights.
@8WN4VCR4yrs4Y
No, unless their beliefs inherently conflict with human existence.
@8TND9JF4yrs4Y
It should work both ways.
@8TLYZ3V4yrs4Y
No, but the same should go for secular businesses too.
@8TGS977Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, if the business does not have any legal privileges from the government i.e. protected/licensed status or government granted monopoly.
@8P3RH9BLibertarian5yrs5Y
A business should be allowed to deny service for any reason except something the customer cannot change. I.E. race, sexuality, gender, etc.
@8GZLYJN5yrs5Y
Well, if you can refuse business for someone not wearing shoes, or a shirt...then, yeah. A business should be able to deny service for any reason they want. There are enough businesses for everyone!! Support the businesses that you want.
@8F46T9DIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, unless it is essential such has healthcare, emergency services or there is no other business that offers the service.
@8DP5X7W5yrs5Y
no but should respect the busines.
@8C5XX6C5yrs5Y
It depends on the level of participation required by the business. A catering company shouldn't be forced to cater a gay wedding, but a store/restaurant shouldn't be allowed to kick out a gay couple for PDA or simply existing.
@PepperflyLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes. If a business can deny service based on "no shirt, no shoes" safety and modesty principles, then why not based on other moral principles?
Yes, so long is does not infringe upon ant-discrimination rights.
@8YVFJCL3yrs3Y
Yes, it is their right to do so and also the free markets right to shop there or other places based on how they feel about their stance.
@8YSM8JL3yrs3Y
I fell as though this question could be tackled in many different ways. I feel that for some religions it would be safer for the owner, if they would like to, remove someone from a particular relgion from their establishment. Like Judaism, and Islamic beliefs.
@8GXKNK45yrs5Y
Yes. But only small business and any degradation should still be punished.
@8F873QJ5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for abortion which is asking someone who believes it is murder to commit that act.
@8WSTJ7F4yrs4Y
Extremely nuanced. If it conflicts with the customer’s personal liberties and first amendment rights, then, for the most part, businesses should not deny them service.
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