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A general question to those more knowledgeable than I regarding the Constitutional Law
The first amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF;...
It seems to me that means that Gov’t cannot force anyone, or any business, from their devotional religious beliefs, be their religious practices lackadaisical (like me) or to very devoted in practice (like this couple)
So when Gov’t / SCOTUS decides that a law is valid, though in opposition to ones religious devotion, doesn’t the 1st Amendment still prevent Gov’t from superseding that religious practice (and perhaps the 10th Amendment as well)?
The Klein's are free to exercise their religion as they see fit. But running a business is not a requirement of the free exercise of their religion. Where their religious beliefs come into conflict with the rights of others is at the center of this whole issue, and personally I think it should never have reached this stage. I think the actions taken against the Klein's is wildly out of proportion to the "damages" suffered. The couple in question should just have been told to find another bakery and the Klein's - and every other merchant - should have a right to make it clear who they will and will not serve.