Navigating Religious Exemptions

This chapter explores the legal implications of discriminatory exemptions for religious organizations, emphasizing the need for a broader protective strategy instead of case-by-case evaluations. Discussions highlight the importance of sincerity in religious motives, the complexities of integrating religious practices with social services, and the potential entanglement of government regulations with religious doctrine. The chapter raises critical questions regarding fairness and discrimination among different religious groups in relation to exemptions from laws like the Affordable Care Act.