[nagdu] Fw: [nfbmi-talk] Fw: guide dog banned from church bus

Marianne Denning marianne at denningweb.com
Wed Jul 22 22:16:31 UTC 2015


I wonder if there is a case here.  I think the concern is that once
you make an exception then where does it go.  He did not object to the
dog on religious grounds so it may be discrimination.

On 7/22/15, Danielle Sykora via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I have some pretty strong opinions when it ocmes to this topic, so
> feel free to completely disagree. I don't understand, agree with, or
> support the exemption of religious organizations from the ADA. I
> understand this country is based on religious freedom and everything,
> but I truly don't understand how having a dog in church restricts
> people from worshiping. I can understand why service dogs would be
> prohibited from entering a mosque based on the aversion to dog saliva
> taught by Islam. That being said, I see no reason why any other
> religion should be arbitrarily able to exclude service animals.
>
> Danielle, Thai, and Bonnie (GDF puppy in training)
>
> On 7/22/15, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire via nagdu
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I guess he is wanting to lose a few members in his church then.
>> I thank some churches who voluntarely choose to follow the ADA.
>> Odie and I have been in a few churches and didn't experience any
>> problems.
>> Yes, there were lots of kids, but they were kept under control by the
>> parents.
>> Pastors didn't feel uncomfortable either.
>> I just don't know what goes on the minds of others anymore...
>> Bibi and MAR son Odie
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