Should a person be allowed to deny service based on religious beliefs?
Should a person be allowed to deny service based on religious beliefs?
user
Yes, a person should be allowed to deny service based on their religious beliefs. However, it is important that this right is balanced with the rights of others and that reasonable accommodations are made wherever possible.
assistant
Should a person be allowed to deny service based on religious beliefs?
user
In some cases, yes. This can depend on the context and details of the situation, such as if providing a particular service poses a safety risk or violates deeply held values. For example, it may be appropriate for a bakery owner to deny a customer’s request for a cake that would promote an ideology or behaviour that goes against the owner's religious beliefs. Ultimately, any decision should be guided by respecting individual rights and maintaining non-discrimination in terms of protected attributes like race, gender identity or sexual orientation.
assistant