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Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

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. Since then 20 states have passed their own versions of the “religious freedom” laws and 12 more have introduced the legislation this year. Supporters of the law argue that the government shouldn't force religious businesses and churches to serve customers who participate in lifestyles contrary to their owners’ beliefs. Proponents of the law argue that the political context has changed since 1992 and states are now passing their own versions of the law with the intent of discriminating against gay and lesbian couples.

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Do you think businesses should be allowed to refuse service based on their religious beliefs, or should personal beliefs stay separate from public business?

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How would you feel if a belief important to you didn’t align with the law—should personal faith ever override legal requirements?

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Could there be a risk in allowing religious freedom laws to create exceptions for some people but not others?

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In what ways might religious freedom laws be used to protect both religious practices and the rights of minority communities?

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How do you think the balance between protecting religious belief and preventing discrimination should be handled in today’s society?

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Do you think there’s a difference between protecting religious practices and allowing religious-based discrimination in public spaces?

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If you were denied service because of someone’s religious beliefs, how would you feel about their freedom to do so?

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Should the government get involved when religious beliefs and public services conflict, or should this be left up to the business and customer?

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Do you believe religious freedom laws should adapt as societal views change, or should they remain consistent over time?

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How do you think different cultural or religious groups might experience religious freedom laws in different ways, and what challenges might that pose?

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