[nagdu] clarification on religious exemptions

[Marianne Denning]

I would consider going to a higher level in the religious group or
going to the media.  As a final resolution I would change my religious
affiliation.  If my dog is not welcome, then I am not welcome either.

On 3/28/15, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 	This is not completely accurate. Whether or not a religious
> institution has a dogmatic statement about an issue is irrelevant. If one
> filed a suit against a Catholic church for denying access with a guide dog,
> the Court would refuse to hear it as the church is not subject to the ADA
> and the Court would have no jurisdiction to hear the case.
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> via nagdu
> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 12:21 PM
> To: Craig Heaps; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] clarification on religious exemptions
>
> I believe the answer to that question is no.  Churches can't just
> discriminate because they want.  I believe it has to be part of the
> religious beliefs.  We have discussed Muslims and dogs in the past and they
> may not allow dogs in the Mosque because of religious beliefs but a
> Catholic
> church cannot deny access because the priest doesn't like dogs since the
> CatholicChurch does not say anything about dogs as part of their beliefs.
>
> On 3/28/15, Craig Heaps via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> So here's my question abuot churches and the ADA.  Is there anything
>> in the
>>
>> fedral exemption that keeps states from requiging essecntially the
>> same compliance as any other institution/business that welcomes the
>> public
> in?
>> Can a state pass a law requiring wheelchair ramps or prohibiting the
>> exclusion of service animals?
>>
>> Can a local government put requirements in its building code for the
>> equvialent of ADA compliant adaptions?
>>
>> Craig and Chase
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Debby Phillips via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Dailyah" <dailyahpatt at yahoo.com>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>;
>> <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>; <buddy at brannan.name>; <nagdu at nfbnet.org>;
>> <dsykora29 at gmail.com>; <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2015 12:24 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] clarification on religious exemptions
>>
>>
>>> Thanks for the information.  I kind of thought that was the way it is.
>>> Fortunately, my parish is fine with my dog-in fact, there are people
>>> praying right now that I get a quicker date for class.  Lol.  I love it.
>>> And if I don't get an earlier date, that I can be peaceful with that.
>>> Peace and blessings,    Debby waiting for N D (New Dog).
>>>
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053