“The law is simply a commonsense way of balancing government interests with the fundamental freedom of individuals to live out their faith.
Mike Pence Signs Religious Freedom Bill
A bill known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act has been signed into law by the governor.
Supporters of Indiana Senate Bill 101 say that the law protects the free practice of religion, and opponents say the law will allow gay and lesbian individuals to be discriminated against.
For example, the law could permit business owners who felt that being forced to serve a certain customer in a particular case violated their religious beliefs to appeal to a judge. The courts would then decide if their objection was valid or not.
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