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Not fair I can only like this once... MiHale Jul 2023 #1
If religion prohibits the practitioner, wouldn't that mean a certain "Christian" baker... Progressive Lawyer Jul 2023 #38
Thought food... MiHale Jul 2023 #40
No, it means the practitioner is prohibited from marrying the same sex. The cake is irrelevant. Marcuse Jul 2023 #46
So if someone interprets, rightly or wrongly, their religion prohibits servicing certain people... Progressive Lawyer Jul 2023 #48
you are of course correct stopdiggin Jul 2023 #50
My judgmental opinion is no, it does not. Marcuse Jul 2023 #51
Do you mean the hypothetical, imaginary client who would never ask a bigot in the first place? icymist Jul 2023 #55
The prohibition is strictly on a personal basis, for actions that only impact Celerity Jul 2023 #64
I'm comfortable with that mike_c Jul 2023 #53
No. And here's how I get to that. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2023 #54
Such a good point Lemonwurst Jul 2023 #57
would that were true stopdiggin Jul 2023 #2
It is true in America. That A1 is so frequently broken doesn't make it false, just broken. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2023 #23
repeating - would be nice if it was true stopdiggin Jul 2023 #41
That simple malaise Jul 2023 #3
Hear, hear!!! MayReasonRule Jul 2023 #4
Down goes Frazuh! GreenWave Jul 2023 #5
freedom of religion also implies freedom FROM religion Takket Jul 2023 #6
Without freedom from religion, there is no freedom of religion...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2023 #10
The problem is, many forms of Christianity don't play freedom of religion. paleotn Jul 2023 #11
Kind of like Islamic states SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #13
There isn't much difference. paleotn Jul 2023 #18
And if you look at all the religions that have popped up in the last 200 years SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #21
That's why SCOTUS is supposed to "have our back" on that issue Takket Jul 2023 #15
Pandora's box is wide open. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #27
That's the line I've heard from the most truly devout. n/t Emrys Jul 2023 #7
Except for the fact that they're mandated to make the world evilgelical. paleotn Jul 2023 #8
When Jesus told his followers to spread his words throughout the lands, spike jones Jul 2023 #14
So much for being omniscient. paleotn Jul 2023 #20
Cato approves not fooled Jul 2023 #30
A historical 'Jesus' never told followers that. pandr32 Jul 2023 #31
Well Said Pandr32! MayReasonRule Jul 2023 #37
Thank you and a happy Sunday to you as well! pandr32 Jul 2023 #42
YES. Thank you very much for this post. Silver Gaia Jul 2023 #52
You are most welcome. pandr32 Jul 2023 #56
Written by the patriarchy to ensure mnhtnbb Jul 2023 #16
"They" who? ShazzieB Jul 2023 #26
"Religion is just mind control." -- George Carlin anciano Jul 2023 #9
+1 2naSalit Jul 2023 #17
Right on! Hugin Jul 2023 #12
religion markie Jul 2023 #19
oh wow.. i want this on a sticker BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #22
I believe the issue is whether religion gives someone the right to refuse to serve you as a customer Martin68 Jul 2023 #24
It Does Not, Sir, Not Justly The Magistrate Jul 2023 #36
You seem have read a great deal in my post that was not there. You completely mischaracterized both Martin68 Jul 2023 #44
Not Arguing With You, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2023 #59
that is one (fairly tiny) corner of the culture wars stopdiggin Jul 2023 #43
I agree it is but one corner of a larger debate. I don't think religion should be used as an excuse Martin68 Jul 2023 #45
and I didn't see that in the OP posting stopdiggin Jul 2023 #49
So true The Jungle 1 Jul 2023 #25
Totally agree republianmushroom Jul 2023 #28
Hey you! It's my religion not yours... Layzeebeaver Jul 2023 #29
See: Freedom Caucus Sessuch Jul 2023 #32
Freedom of religion... For some more than others. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #33
The point is rule by God's chosen. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #34
growing up my school lunch NEVER had meat on friday dembotoz Jul 2023 #35
Fish sticks alternating every other week with... 3catwoman3 Jul 2023 #58
Blue laws still persist to this day Major Nikon Jul 2023 #63
When they yell for "freedom", they seem a bit confused about freedom from whom or what. Trust_Reality Jul 2023 #39
I think deep down many are envious of those that reject the strict code of conduct LiberalLovinLug Jul 2023 #47
if gawd is real, why does he require governments to force adherance? lindysalsagal Jul 2023 #60
I've never met a religious person... Effete Snob Jul 2023 #62
True, that. lindysalsagal Jul 2023 #65
It Seems Like The Arguments Take The Eye Off The Ball DallasNE Jul 2023 #61
Thank you for this comment. n/t ChazII Jul 2023 #66
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