1. Religious freedom v gay rights.
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FREEDOM of religion , *GAY rights , *STATE laws , *FREE exercise clause (Constitutional law) , *RELIGION & law -- Social aspects , *TWENTY-first century , *U.S. states , *RELIGION ,RELIGIOUS Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (U.S.) ,INDIANA state politics & government - Abstract
The article discusses a debate over Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and gay rights in the state, and it mentions how supporters on both sides of the debate exaggerate the threats that they face as a result of the state law. Then-U.S. President Bill Clinton's signing of a federal RFRA in 1993 is mentioned, along with Indiana Governor Mike Pence and the free exercise of religion in Indiana. According to the article, 20 American states have passed RFRAs since 1997.
- Published
- 2015