Practice question
An official refuses to consider a sincere religious objection because the belief is unfamiliar and held by a small minority. What is the best response?
- Minority beliefs receive no protection
- Officials may require conversion first
- The belief must win an election
- Only ancient denominations qualify
- Unfamiliarity and small numbers do not themselves defeat religious-liberty analysis
Legal references
- Ebralinag v. Division Superintendent of Schools of Cebu, G.R. Nos. 95770 and 95887, March 1, 1993, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1993/mar1993/gr_95770_1993.html
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