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People were divided during a public hearing Friday at the West Virginia Capitol on a bill that would codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs. People in support said it's needed because of a growing threat to their constitutional right to practice their faith. A larger group of people who spoke against the bill said they are worried the proposal could be used as a tool to discriminate against LGBTQ people and other marginalized groups.The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee this week and is before the full House of Dele...

People were divided during a public hearing Friday at the West Virginia Capitol on a bill that would codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/west-virginians-clash-over-religious-freedom-bill-at-hearing/"></div>CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs because of growing threats to their constitutional freedoms. Others who spoke during a public hearing at the state Capitol Friday said they are worried the proposal advancing […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_th...

Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious

The Senate Education Committee took up several bills Tuesday including Senate Bill 619, which would allow teachers in public schools to teach something called intelligent design.