tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post4064960086947790105..comments2024-03-28T13:08:26.494-04:00Comments on Religion & American Law: Getting Down to the Meat of the ProblemBrantley Gasawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02894338478934982958noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-73059588387476006882013-11-16T02:05:48.853-05:002013-11-16T02:05:48.853-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Dorispinto1001https://www.blogger.com/profile/14918682377942602853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-73609123235901589202013-10-30T10:49:03.495-04:002013-10-30T10:49:03.495-04:00I think the workers should have been granted an ex...I think the workers should have been granted an exemption, I think it's an enormous and direct religious burden for them to not be able to pray during the day. This is not merely an indirect burden, as Ben pointed out, and I think the court was harsh in its decision. Without details as to the exact schedule of a workday it's hard to say what alternatives could have been reached, but on principle, I would have granted them the exemption because it's forcing them to make a choice between earning a living or practicing their faith. Maggie S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04759746780561295473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-24413971274236393682013-10-30T10:45:03.483-04:002013-10-30T10:45:03.483-04:00I believe that the exemption should be granted. T...I believe that the exemption should be granted. This is a legitimate tenant of the muslim faith that is required of all adherents. In this situation, the workers are forced to choose between following their bosses or following their religion, a choice no one should have to make. However, if these workers truly wanted to exercise true morality, perhaps they would be better off entering a different industry than meat processing.Dan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08318390188717858527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-25614447958384166992013-10-30T09:49:07.637-04:002013-10-30T09:49:07.637-04:00I dont know if I agree with the Muslims not being ...I dont know if I agree with the Muslims not being accommodated, but I guess I can say that I understand why they aren't. I do think however that it would be just of JBS to accommodate during the high holy days of Ramadan. Ramadan is extremely important in the Muslim religion, and while people are allowed time off for Christmas for example, I think that it would have been progressive of JBS to allow for some religious accommodations during this month of religious devotion. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095335262232690097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-20615513330170815722013-10-29T23:45:11.724-04:002013-10-29T23:45:11.724-04:00I think a compromise should have been made in this...I think a compromise should have been made in this case. Could not the company allow the Muslim workers to switch their breaks to a more convenient time? I understand that this could disrupt workflow, but I feel that with adequate accommodation and acclimation, the company could have easily made it work. Now say that it does create a burden on the company. Should a religious group be burdened with having to balance both their livelihood and their religious convictions? I think they shouldn’t. This isn’t like the case of the various small businesses refusing to offer services to same-sex couples. This is instead a direct burden that on a daily basis conflicts Islamic prayers. I feel sympathy for the workers and feel as though an accommodation should have been reached. At least an attempt made.Benjamin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425760933102237136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-69672336265187682902013-10-29T18:28:59.432-04:002013-10-29T18:28:59.432-04:00I would have to agree with the Judges Decision. T...I would have to agree with the Judges Decision. The accommodation would create a very blatant and understandable burden on the non- Muslim employees as well as JBS. I respect an individuals right to free exercise, however in this case the groups right to exercise will have a direct effect on a large group of individuals. In addition, I would have to agree with Terry's argument. This exception could be create a slippery slope that could, in turn, collapse a successful business. This religious exception was rightly denied. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-35951435615452039012013-10-29T17:52:58.354-04:002013-10-29T17:52:58.354-04:00I understand that this case is different from Gold...I understand that this case is different from Goldman because halting work at JBS so some employees can pray has greater negative ramifications for the company and fellow employees than wearing a yarmulke as a non-active military member (even though the Court decided against Goldman).<br /><br />I also see some validity in the Court's argument but I would have accommodated the Muslim employees and moved the scheduled break to coincide with prayer time. Prayer during the day, especially during the month of Ramadan, is a significant religious duty for Muslims. I think restricting prayer times places a greater burden on the religious people, and JBS should have ben more accommodating.Jennie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13806138538524287490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-9977031054554448962013-10-28T21:10:06.313-04:002013-10-28T21:10:06.313-04:00I think JBS is neutral with their hours and breaks...I think JBS is neutral with their hours and breaks in this situation. I would have to use the slippery slope argument, in which if they allow this exception for this religious group who else do they have to accommodate for? By making it neutral for everyone they are not privileging one religion over another. I agree with JBS that they are doing the right thing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186692103893472216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-69152607801975702602013-10-28T20:18:25.052-04:002013-10-28T20:18:25.052-04:00I think I would probably have to agree with Maddie...I think I would probably have to agree with Maddie in this situation. Initially, I didn't see any harm in granting the Muslim employees informal breaks/changing around the scheduling times for processing the meat, but after Maddie elaborated on the costs this would generate for JBS, I reconsidered. There is a very legitimate and compelling state interest in not giving Muslim employees those breaks because it could contaminate the meat, affect the working abilities of other workers, and ultimately damage the company as a whole. I don't know if it's fair to say that the burden placed on the Muslim employees in not practicing their religion is not as important/great as the burden placed on the company, but I think JBS has a legitimate reason in denying their Muslim employees these exemptions. Sayeh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819285451257157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606201113344523885.post-32751627293607707512013-10-28T14:34:29.285-04:002013-10-28T14:34:29.285-04:00I agree with Maddie that the accommodation should ...I agree with Maddie that the accommodation should not be granted and that JBS has adequate grounds to impose the religious burden on the Muslims. The financial loss and safety issues (others potentially working faster and/or meat being out longer) are pretty good reasons why the accommodation should not be made. If there was no cost or a very trivial one, I would say that JBS should make the accommodation.Cori Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016173590431873336noreply@blogger.com