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In chapter 6 of the textbook, we learn all about religion, more specifically, the role that government impacts religion and how possible conflicts may arise. In the state of of Missouri, a group of Satanists are suing the state for their anti-abortion laws which they feel are violating and discriminating against their religion. The group of Satanists are bringing their case to court and just might win due to the fact that the state of Missouri requires women wait an additional 72 hours after an initial appointment for an abortion in order to give the woman an ultrasound and persuade her to see that she is preventing the possibility of a life. In chapter 6, it also states that “Religious groups may oppose government policies seen as promoting social change conflicting with traditional religious values. ” (Rubenstein, 2016, p. 212). The current event that I chose to analyze relates to this portion of chapter 6 because they both involve why government policies may affect certain religions, and how they are handled. …show more content…

Contrary to popular belief, Satanists don’t actually believe in Satan. The group is actually an organization that sees the entity of Satan as a representation of opposition against the exertion of absolute power. The

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When it comes to different issues regarding religious organizations and the law the government has made different decisions regarding each depending on what was needed and did not infringe with the first amendment. As the authors conclude that, “The principle of free exercise of religion is not restricted to individuals. Properly understood, it also extends to religious organizations and entities” (Pg. 247). This is indeed what occurs when issues regarding religious property disputes, tax exemptions, the funding religious charities, labor and employment arise and need governmental assistance in order to be

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