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Article: New legislation on religious liberty.(The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act introduced by Rep. Charles Canaday)(Brief Article)
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- The Christian Century
- Article date:
- August 2, 2000
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A new religious liberty bill has been introduced in Congress that would offer some of the same protections included in the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which was struck down by the Supreme Court.
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 was introduced by Representative Charles Canady (R., Fla.) on July 13. It would prevent zoning laws from discriminating against religious assemblies or religious exercise unless there is a compelling government reason for a restriction. It also would allow individuals in mental hospitals or prisons to exercise their religious faith if doing so would not undermine the security and order of their ...