Does religious freedom include the right to discriminate?

Does religious freedom include the right to discriminate?

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With increasing frequency, we are seeing individuals and institutions claiming a right to discriminate—by refusing to provide services to women and LGBT people—based on religious objections. While the situations may differ, one thing remains the same: Religion is being used as an excuse to discriminate against and harm others.

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