How ‘religious liberty’ has been used to justify racism, sexism and slavery throughout history

There has been an enormous backlash from Indiana’s decision to enact a law that would allow businesses to discriminate if they invoke religious liberty. Responding to a flurry of boycott threats, Republican Governor Mike Pence signed a “fix” to the bill he says would prevent it from being used to discriminate.
But for the religious right, the battle lines have been drawn. 2016 presidential contenders like Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum, Ben Carson and others have all rushed to defend Indiana’s legislation, as a number of state legislatures continue to debate enacting similar measures. In Louisiana, one Republican lawmaker is introducing a narrower bill specifically taking aim at marriage, with the intent to allow businesses to discriminate against same-sex weddings and deny benefits to employees in same-sex marriages.


http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/04/how-religious-liberty-has-been-used-to-justify-racism-sexism-and-slavery-throughout-history/



Why religion should never play a part in any laws.
Religions are beliefs not back by any evidence and yet people still wish to impose their ideals which go against the well being of others.
Its time more people were outspoken against religions that openly discrminate against others. Nothing should be protected from criticism.