Religious liberty debate framed by politics and fear
A Page 1B discussion notes religious freedom is now politicized amid gay marriage debate and Islamic extremism. Haynes says Americans define freedom differently across traditions. A Pew poll after Paris and San Bernardino shows 88% of Republicans see protecting religious rights as important, 83% of Democrats support protections for Christians, 67% for Muslims, amid rising anti Muslim violence and harassment. Helen Decker, 65, a West Texas Christian, comments on the climate.
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Religious liberty debate widens as Americans weigh rights across faiths
The AP NORC poll shows strong support for free religious practice amid disputes over exemptions for objectors to same sex marriage. Critics argue exemptions threaten rights and the separation of church and state, while advocates call religion protections a long American tradition.
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