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Religious Discrimination

In human social behavior, discrimination is treatment or consideration of, or making a


distinction towards, a person based on the group, class, or category to which the person is
perceived to belong. Discrimination consists of treatment of an individual or group, based on
their actual or perceived membership in a certain group or social category, "in a way that is
worse than the way people are usually treated".

There are many kind of discrimination, especially Religious Discrimination. Religious


discrimination is treating some group of people differently because of their believe in a
religion. their religious beliefs and practices, and/or their request for accommodation
(a change in a workplace rule or policy) of their religious beliefs and practices. It also
includes treating individuals differently in their employment because of their lack of religious
belief or practice. The law protects not only people who belong to traditional organized
religions such as the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or other faiths, but all people who have
sincerely held religious, ethical, or moral beliefs.

There are several factors that cause Religious Discrimination, First, it is because
Discrimination: Religious discrimination has been a persistent and pressing problem in many
parts of the world since ancient times. It is especially so in countries where one religion has a
clear advantage over the others with the largest following.

Second, Religious extremism: This is the most overt and extreme form of religious
violence, which is used by overzealous individuals to establish dominance or express hostility
and disapproval. Religious people, who are deeply committed to their religions with
ambitious political aims often resort to it. They indulge in aggression and violent behavior as
a counter measure to protect their own faith or oppose others.

Third, Politics: In democratic societies and secular nations the politics of divide and
rule often incite communal passions and lead to violent clashes. In theocracies religious
violence is used by rulers to enforce obedience, loyalty and discipline.

Fourth, Community interests: Religious violence may result if the interests of one
community are threatened or undermined by another community, an inimical ideology or
political leadership, especially when the community seem to be disproportionately enjoying
higher status, power or privileges. When community interests are threatened, aggressive
elements within in the community may rise in protest to protect them. In turn, it may create a
counter reaction in other communities and provoke the extreme elements within them to
register their feelings and concerns.

Finally, Ideology: Secular ideologies, which seem to oppose or undermine religious


groups or conventional beliefs, traditions and practices, may create deep divisions within
society and lead to social and political or civil unrest.

Discrimination is an assault on the very notion of human rights. Discrimination is the


systematic denial of certain peoples’ or groups’ full human rights because of who they are or
what they believe. It is all too easy to deny a person’s human rights if you consider them as
“less than human. These are the effect of discrimination.

First, Discrimination brings the meaning unfair treatment of a person or group on the
basis of prejudice and partiality. It can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger. In
humans, it is a mild or serious form of suffering, often with anger about this, in particular, if
applicable, anger at the person or persons who caused it.

Second, Religious discrimination has been the cause of most of wars. Just to be
Jewish caused the death of millions of people in the second war. Nobody likes to be different
and its even more difficult when others do not accept differences.

Third, The effects of religious discrimination have both mental and physical
consequences such as: depression, stress and anxiety.

Conclusion, Discrimination will never be a good thing. Discrimination just only bring
fears, anger, depression, anxiety, and all of the negative things. Now, there are many law that
against the discrimination. Especially Religious Discrimination. Don’t be afraid to speak up if
there is any discrimination around you.

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