Supreme Court has long recognized that religious freedom should not be interpreted to permit harm on others, the Trump administration has redefined the extent of religious liberty protections, establishing a broad license to discriminate.
The guidance prioritizes religious exemptions over all other rights, and it defines the constitutional and statutory protections of religious liberty broadly so that they can be widely implemented. For example, previous analysis by the Center for American Progress found at least 87 regulations, 16 agency guidance documents, and 55 federal programs and services that the guidance could undermine—most of which the Obama administration created to advance LGBTQ equality and prohibit federally funded programs from discriminating, including on the basis of religion.
Moreover, it puts vulnerable populations at risk of being denied equal treatment under the law. Since the announcement of the guidance on May 4, —the National Day of Prayer—the Trump administration has continued to use religious liberty to justify discrimination.
Department of Justice, yet such enforcement could promote a license to discriminate on the basis of religious liberty. These and similar initiatives erode the original intent of religious liberty—ironically, in the name of religious liberty—in order to validate discrimination against the most vulnerable communities. Department of Health and Human Services HHS , have tried to codify the favoring of religious liberty over other rights.
The role of religion in health care exemptions is no more striking than in Catholic hospitals. According to a count, Catholic hospitals hold 1 in 6 hospital beds in the United States. A New York Times analysis of websites of U.
In 19 states, women of color are more likely than their white counterparts to go to a Catholic hospital to give birth. Access to such information could lead a patient to gather more details about the directives and how they may limit the care provided to them.
The Affordable Care Act ACA requires that hospitals provide their health care services to all people, regardless of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex. Yet the expansion of exemptions in health care disproportionately harms vulnerable communities, such as women—particularly women of color—and LGBTQ individuals.
Previous CAP research analyzed closed complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation, sex stereotyping related to sexual orientation, and gender identity. In a recent example, a transgender patient was scheduled for a hysterectomy at Dignity Health, yet the procedure was considered to be sterilization and therefore was canceled.
These types of exemptions could create a path for health care providers to pick and choose to whom services are provided and which types of services are offered. The exemptions from these rules would be applicable to many types of institutions, including higher education institutions.
The Trump administration will likely continue these efforts by rewriting religious liberty protections in new rules. On the state level, religious liberty has been used to discriminate in taxpayer-funded child welfare programs such as adoption and foster care services. In response to marriage equality, states have begun to pass laws that allow these child welfare programs to deny services through religious exemptions.
In the past three years alone, seven states have passed laws to allow taxpayer-funded child welfare programs to refuse to work with LGBTQ prospective parents if they assert a refusal based on religious reasons. Most recently, the Trump administration announced that South Carolina foster agencies are not required to comply with federal nondiscrimination rules barring discrimination on the basis of religion, even if they receive federal funding.
As a result, prospective foster parents from Jewish, Catholic, and other non-Protestant Christian backgrounds have been denied the opportunity to welcome foster children into their homes.
In addition, some state laws allow child welfare programs to refuse certain medical treatments to LGBTQ children. It is against the best interests of children to deny them potential loving families and proper medical care. By threatening to erode the separation of church and state at both the federal and state levels, the Trump administration has privileged a certain set of religious beliefs and political goals over the rights of many. At the National Prayer Breakfast, President Donald Trump declared his intention to repeal the Johnson Amendment, a critical measure that ensures that houses of worship can maintain their sanctity by being free from political influence.
While the Trump administration claims to be in pursuit of religious liberty, it has instead prioritized a specific set of conservative Protestant Christian beliefs over all others. Its efforts have extended far beyond the precedents set by both Burwell v. Keep up to date with new legislation and guidance by signing up to CASPAR , our current awareness service for policy, practice and research. Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service National safeguarding policy and procedures manual.
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But what does that really mean day-to-day for how World Vision works? If faith is our motivation to serve the poor, how does it impact where we work and the way we empower children and communities? Wherever we work — in a wide range of contexts, from places where Christians are free to express their faith, to places where they may face imprisonment for sharing their beliefs — we identify ourselves as a Christian organisation. We practice and demonstrate our faith in various ways — by who we are and how we live, what we do, and the words we use to communicate — while always respecting and being sensitive to the beliefs of the people of the children and communities we work with.
We look to support those who need it most, and to empower them to transform their lives. By working together with people of all cultures, faiths and genders to challenge injustice in all its forms, we help communities become places where children can thrive, and girls and boys, men and women can live with dignity and respect.
The primary focus of our work is addressing the immediate and long-term development needs of children and their communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
We believe we would not be honouring Jesus if we didn't help all people, regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
According to the Pew Research Center , 63 per cent of Canadians identify with a religious faith while at least 55 per cent of Canadians report that religion is at least somewhat important in their personal lives.
Recent media articles have highlighted how religious leaders are connecting with their community members via livestreamed services or even Twitter sermons. However, research on faith-based humanitarianism suggests that faith communities play a much broader role during times of crisis. My survey of faith communities shows how they are uniquely positioned to support people and foster resilience during the COVID pandemic.
Because of their moral authority and wide networks, they provide sources of solidarity, knowledge, authority and meaning. Faith communities can readily engage in acts of solidarity that build community resilience. They can easily identify vulnerable community members and quickly mobilize to provide support. Sikh temples regularly hold a langar , a community kitchen offering free meals to temple visitors. Now some temples in Surrey, B.
Khalsa Aid is providing free grocery essentials at various pick-up points throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Canadians can request assistance by signing up online or calling a helpline; youth members will support them by picking up groceries or medications.
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