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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@B4S4QRZ1mo1MO
Yes, so long as the denial is in good faith and does not discriminate on the basis of protected class. For instance, merely denying a service to a Jew because they are Jewish is not okay; but refusing to cater a Bris is okay.
@9BP49DZ 10mos10MO
Every business should have the right to refuse service. What they refuse and why could cause harm to their business and that's on them. If they refuse service based on religious beliefs, sex, race, etc then that business is likely to fail and once again will be their fault but is still their right.
@9R6DDCQ10mos10MO
Yes, but only in cases where the service that is being provided somehow causes to the business to go against their beliefs in performing it like writing something they find immoral on cake but they can’t just refuse to make the cake bc they find the customer immoral
@9JFQPMG1yr1Y
Yes, one should be able to deny a request that contradicts their beliefs, but not deny a person because of said person's religious affiliation.
@9HV4GC5Independent1yr1Y
HARD Q - as long as the business is not discriminating on the basis of a protected status, (gender, heritage, sexual orientation, religious affiliation) they should be allowed to refuse to provide a service that would require they directly violate the owners moral beliefs. (You can't make me create an Adolf Hitler or a Trump celebration cake because I think they are immoral and they are not part of a protected class. You can make me create a cake celebrating a transgender transformation because I should not be able to discriminate based upon gender, even if I think transformation is wrong.)
@9HRDX451yr1Y
Yes, only small businesses, and only the owners should be allowed to decide what/who they will not serve.
@9HN4RFS1yr1Y
Yes, but only if there is another company that offers similar products/services within 15 miles (and 5 for hospitals.)
@9FX34J92yrs2Y
A business should be able to deny a customer request unless the denial is based off of religious discrimination
@962F2KG3yrs3Y
Yes, freedom of association should always be defended.
@93K2RTT3yrs3Y
Only if alternatives actually exist
@93BKYVM3yrs3Y
It really depends on what the service is and what the buisness morals are. Personally if you do not not like there policies then you have to move on and maybe find someone who has your way of thinking.
@93B8RT4Transhumanist3yrs3Y
No, but requests cannot enforce undesired speech/expression, so such requests can be denied
@938BBPY3yrs3Y
No, unless the request leads to compeled speech and/or expression
@937TQM33yrs3Y
Depending on the circumstances. And harsh statements should be
@92NY9273yrs3Y
Yes, but only if denial of service is not based on immutable traits or protected traits like sex, height orientation, or skin color.
@8ZV44WN3yrs3Y
Only if the business is registered as religiously "bound," clearly identified as such, and within a reasonable distance to an alternative location which would serve the affected group.
@8ZGV2KD3yrs3Y
Yes, only if it's being custom made
@8S8N97TLibertarian4yrs4Y
I think religion shouldn't get in between things, if someone doesn't agree with w restaurant owner's belief, don't go to the restaurant. If they want to eat there fine, but once something gets out of hand, you should be able to refuse their service.
@8R25TV54yrs4Y
The key word here is "request". Not if they're homosexual and you're catholic. If I'm a homosexual and enter a catholic pizza place to buy a pizza, I should receive my pizza. My existence isn't a violation of your beliefs. Here's a personal example: In 8th grade, I visited a Hindu Temple. Before I entered, I was asked to remove my shoes. If I refused, I could have been barred from entering.
@8QWHS6WRepublican4yrs4Y
If I can boycott a business because I don't like their beliefs, then a business can boycott me because they don't like my beliefs. #Equality.
@8QJZ8Y9Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes. If it is a privately owned business. But they shouldn't be surprised if their business goes downhill due to holding onto beliefs that say certain people will burn for eternity.
@8PW6L684yrs4Y
No, unless the store(s) in question is religiously-based itself.
@xandroe4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the denial is based solely upon the request and not the customer’s attributes.
@8NZFDM5Independent5yrs5Y
They should be able to deny products but not service in general.
@8MX6JK75yrs5Y
Absolutely. However, this should ONLY apply to difference of opinion or being a total jerk to other customers. It should not apply to race or religion. Furthermore, if religion is the cause of the difference of opinion, the customer should still be catered to, so long as they aren't forcing their beliefs on others.
@8KL38J75yrs5Y
As long as religious beliefs are not discriminatory to customers, businesses should be able to deny service as fit.
@8CWZQXYLibertarian5yrs5Y
if you own a store you truly have every right to refuse service but that shouldn't mean you abuse it and use it as discrimination
@9CLMHYP2yrs2Y
No, generally, unless it is a religious organization performing religious services, or the request is insincere or unduly burdensome.
@99M7TMV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in circumstances where the life and liberty of LGBTQ people aren't at harm
@97ZVG9K2yrs2Y
Yes, if the business or the employee is Christian.
@kpreuss77Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, Wholly owned private business where the owner can show it violates their belief system with consistency. Publicly trading business or govt's cannot discriminate in this regard.
@8NYG3JV5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the reason is not based in prejudice, e.g. Muslims/Hindus with pork and beef
@8SFP8F24yrs4Y
If I can boycott a business, a business can boycott me.
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