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by eeZah7Ux 2085 days ago
> In your example wouldn't ... be a violation of their freedom of religion

Not at all, that's not what freedom of religion is.

I can practice a Mayan or Inca religion by myself - that's freedom of religion - but I cannot allow it to affect other people's life e.g. by organizing human sacrifices.

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How is an individual refusing to provide a service which is readily available from others significantly impacting other people's life?

Also not being able to practice ritual sacrifice if it is part of your faith is a violation of your religious freedom. We as society have made the decision that the right to life is a greater right than your right to freely practice your religion but it is still a violation of your right. It is just another example of how in a functioning society decisions have to be constantly be made regarding whose rights are greater than someone else's under what circumstances.

> How is an individual refusing to provide a service which is readily available from others significantly impacting other people's life?

That's a strawman.

> Also not being able to practice ritual sacrifice if it is part of your faith is a violation of your religious freedom.

No, it's not. The ritual is not illegal in its religious aspect. Harming the other person is illegal.

By the same logic I could claim that running someone over is freedom of movement. It's not.