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.
@8FX3NB82yrs2Y
Yes, businesses should be able to deny service as long as the refusal is based off of the request itself and not the individual making the request
@892HFDV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in regards to abortion and the LGBT agenda.
@93YKQZL2yrs2Y
Businesses should be able to deny requests, however they should not be allowed to deny customers based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or ability without due process.
For example, if the reason for denial is simply that they are black or trans, that should be illegal. But if the reason for denial is for something like rudeness or suspicion of criminal activity, that should be allowed.
@9425J2G2yrs2Y
Yes, but ALL registered religions should be recognized and treated with the respect demanded by 'mainstream' religions
@93ZP8QG2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) or religious organizations (i.e., those whose main purpose is to study or advance religion). Religious employees and owners of standard, non-religious businesses, however, should not be allowed to refuse service to a customer even if the request conflicts with the owner's religious beliefs.
@OneMohrTime2yrs2Y
No, that would be discrimination based on religion
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the business sells basic necessities
@93RQL4H2yrs2Y
Because of the first amendment, yes. You should be aloud to act on your right to free-speech. However, don't complain when the society demonetizes you and destroys your reputation. The smartest thing to do would be to separate your business from your political affiliation.
@chneljm2yrs2Y
No, only if the customer holds discriminatory beliefs. [Racist, Anti LGBTQ+, Anti-Semitic, etc]
@85Q8YH72yrs2Y
No, this would require the government determining even further what is and is not a religion and religious belief, thus leading to greater government control over religion, contrary to what the right-wing activists claim to desire.
@92JXK3J2yrs2Y
Yes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse AND allow customers the right to sue if their request isn't illegal and the owner doesn't tell the customer what they refuse.
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Yes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason, as long as they apply this denial of service consistently and without exceptions.
@8YFCYTS2yrs2Y
No, and owners shouldn't offer services that go against their beliefs in the first place
@92T58MH2yrs2Y
refuse the person must be reasonable
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, if said business is private.
@92PTBNR2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for small businesses and they should have a sign for what they refuse.
@92MKPWZ2yrs2Y
As long is not a distrubances.
@92GWJXX2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are private businesses.
@7C2L5MQ2yrs2Y
yes, as long as the denial is not based on race, sex, gender or sexual orientation
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@8T9KVZK2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the denial of service is not based on the immutable characteristics of the customer
@8ZB6ZXW2yrs2Y
No, a business may only deny service if they still adhere to anti-discrimination laws
@8YWFYZP2yrs2Y
Yes, but only on the customers beliefs and personal choices. Shouldn't include ethnicity or sex.
@86N5Z352yrs2Y
Yes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse. They should not be allowed to refuse service to a person for any reason, only to a request
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, if the business is privately own.
@8YFCYTS2yrs2Y
No, and businesses shouldn't offer services that go against the owner's beliefs in the first place
@8Y98NRD2yrs2Y
Allowing people not to partake in activities that would be against their religion should be protected, however implementing this with the intent of discriminating again lgbtqia customers wrong.
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, the purpose of a business is to make profit, not yo
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for small or privately owned businesses
@8Y2SW4M2yrs2Y
Yes, if the customer is causing a riot.
@thomasjj02yrs2Y
Yes, if said company is private.
@8XQ89Y52yrs2Y
To some extent possibly yes (like going against their morals), but not for race or religion
@8XP4MLR2yrs2Y
It depends on whether the business is religious or not.
@8XBLKCZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but the cake store did not “deny service.” They denied a specific request.
@8X9HHVC2yrs2Y
Yes, if the customer causes a scene or starts being problematic
@Tjolly993yrs3Y
Yes, only if they are private.
@8WRG7RN3yrs3Y
I think that any company should be able to turn service away but only for reasons that are important. For example, if the company's main theme color is orange but a customer comes in wearing blue, they shouldn't be allowed to turn away service. It would have to be for an actual reason.
@89CDM9C3yrs3Y
Yes, in the case of a violation of Constitutional liberties.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, if the company/business is a private one.
@8W9KW2D3yrs3Y
No but depends on what the customer requests.
@8W9HJ8F3yrs3Y
No all costumers should be treated equally as long as their beliefs don’t harm anyone or thing around them
@8VVTWQK3yrs3Y
If the creation of the product goes against their beliefs then it's okay to deny, but if it's service then the business can't deny service.
@8VL9DP43yrs3Y
No, because you're prioritizing your own religious belief over someone else's and the US does have freedom of religion so...
Deleted3yrs3Y
If the business is a private one
@8VGC2M93yrs3Y
Depending on the nature of the request. (ex. violence, bigotry)
@8VDG7Q43yrs3Y
yes if business is private.
@8VBBFXY3yrs3Y
Yes, but businesses should know that they might go under because of their terrible thoughts. There should be no relief for them
@8V6MQRX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for things which are not a "protected" status federal or state laws. It is fine to deny service based on choice of clothing, for example, but not race or sexual orientation.
Deleted3yrs3Y
If said business is a private one.
@8RB2K9D3yrs3Y
No, as long as they are not discriminating based on any criteria referenced in the 1964 Civil Rights Act
