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Should religious organizations be exempt from anti-discrimination laws in hiring?

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Current split

How 161 Americans voted.

Yes — religious groups should have full hiring autonomy under the First Amendment

15%

Yes — but only for clergy and roles tied directly to religious teaching

20%

No — but allow limited exemptions for houses of worship

29%

No — religious employers should follow the same anti-discrimination laws as all employers

36%

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