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“Your religious beliefs are your business. They are not and should not be the basis for law. If you use them as justification to discriminate against others, don’t be upset when others decide you’re an asshole." [ Blog post of July 26, 2011 ]” quote by Jim C. Hines
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““Your religious beliefs are your business. They are not and should not be the basis for law. If you use them as justification to discriminate against others, don’t be upset when others decide you’re an asshole." [ Blog post of July 26, 2011 ]””

Jim C. Hines

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Religion should remain private; using it to justify discrimination is unacceptable.

In simple terms: Beliefs are personal, not legal basis.

Key Takeaway

Separate faith from law.

Themes

religion law discrimination

Mood

defensive assertive

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • court cases
  • public discourse
  • education
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

secularism human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to protect religious freedom while preventing bias?
  • What legal frameworks best separate belief from law?
A Different Perspective

May clash with cultural traditions.

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