Discrimination

Personal religious beliefs do not justify prejudicial actions that violate discrimination laws.

Have you been a victim of discrimination based on religion? Share your story with us: Complete our Anti-Discrimination Support Network Narrative Collection Form.

• Religious Definition of Civil Marriage- Government licensing requirements should not be based on religious beliefs.
  
  • Same-sex marriage - U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges! 
• Religiously Motivated Employment Discrimination- Exemptions allow employers to use their religion as justification to discriminate despite long-standing bans on discrimination in hiring practices.
  
  • Faith-based initiatives
  • Exemptions from employment discrimination laws
  • Ministerial exception
• Housing Discrimination by Religious Landlords- Exemptions allow landlords to use their religion as justification to discriminate despite long-standing bans on discrimination in rental practices.
  
  • Exemptions from housing discrimination laws
• Taxpayer Money Furthering Religious Beliefs- Religious organizations who contract with the government use taxpayer money in furtherance of their own beliefs.
  
  • Faith-based initiatives
  • Grants to religious charities
  • Boy scouts
    
  • The Aderholt Amendment