Religion and discrimination

One might take the view that society should be tolerant to any religion so long as it conforms to our laws and written constitution. At first glance, this statement seems as fit an answer as possible to the question of societal limits to religious tolerance. Unofrtunately, if one were to consider the matter with more caution, one would eventually see that the statement could only be part of a greater answer. It is without a …

…opposition of such modern medical procedures as blood transfusions. Although their position is based solely upon two verses in the Bible, it does nothing to detract them from their adamant views on the subject.         As can be demonstrated, the Jehovah's Witnesses' rigid stance on certain legal issues has allowed them to continue on as 'conscientious objectors'. Many of their theological beliefs have contributed to numerous areas of dissent between themselves and the Canadian legal system.