Indiana Legislators Amend Religious Freedom Law

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There were dramatic clashes this week in Indiana over a law presented as greater protection for religious freedom, but also attacked as allowing anti-gay discrimination. The debate was especially intense because same-sex marriage was just legalized in Indiana. Critics argued that the law would let individuals and businesses deny services to gay couples. Religious groups came down on both sides. After protests, especially from prominent business leaders, and boycott threats, officials passed a compromise promising no discrimination against LGBT people. Many religious conservatives were unhappy with that compromise. Meanwhile, similar legislation is prompting controversy in other states, including Arkansas.

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