Ohiogal
Queen Bee
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
Arizona may sign a very scary bill into law that legalizes discrimination in the name of religious freedom. While some people think it is aimed ONLY at homosexuals (and that is just fine with them), the bill is very broadly written and could allow a business to discriminate against anyone in the name of religious freedom. IN other words, if you claim religious freedom, you can refuse to serve or deal with unmarried parents, divorced people, interracial couples, those who are of different religions than yourself, and various other things. This law is reminiscent of the old Jim Crow laws. You would be able to fire someone (or be fired) in Arizona if you claim religious freedom.
The Supreme Court has dealt with similar cases based on race. But for some reason the Arizona legislature passed this law and it is on the governor's desk. There is a drive to stop it from becoming law but the implications are scary and terrifying.
Arizona may sign a very scary bill into law that legalizes discrimination in the name of religious freedom. While some people think it is aimed ONLY at homosexuals (and that is just fine with them), the bill is very broadly written and could allow a business to discriminate against anyone in the name of religious freedom. IN other words, if you claim religious freedom, you can refuse to serve or deal with unmarried parents, divorced people, interracial couples, those who are of different religions than yourself, and various other things. This law is reminiscent of the old Jim Crow laws. You would be able to fire someone (or be fired) in Arizona if you claim religious freedom.
The Supreme Court has dealt with similar cases based on race. But for some reason the Arizona legislature passed this law and it is on the governor's desk. There is a drive to stop it from becoming law but the implications are scary and terrifying.