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Religious Objections

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Parents Rally for Medical Freedom: Support for Childhood Vaccine Mandates Grows

Activists advocating for "medical freedom" are now targeting childhood vaccine mandates, following their success in overturning coronavirus mandates. Mississippi, which previously had strict school vaccination requirements, now allows parents to opt out of vaccinating their children on religious grounds, resulting in over 2,100 schoolchildren being exempt from vaccination. Public health experts argue that the idea of freedom of choice around vaccines undermines the purpose of vaccination and increases the risk of deadly diseases resurfacing.

via The New York Times|

#childhood-vaccine-mandates #medical-freedom #mississippi

law-and-rights2 years ago•8 min saved

Supreme Court Backs Christian Web Designer in LGBTQ Protections Case

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refused to create websites for same-sex weddings due to religious objections. The 6-3 decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, represents a blow to LGBTQ protections and is seen as a victory for religious conservatives. The ruling, rooted in free speech grounds, allows businesses that sell "expressive" goods to bypass state public accommodation laws. Critics argue that the decision grants businesses the right to discriminate against protected classes and sets a dangerous precedent. LGBTQ advocates and civil rights organizations have condemned the ruling, while supporters argue it upholds First Amendment rights.

via CNN|

#discrimination #free-speech #law-and-rights