“Religious schools may set faith-based rules”
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Religious schools in many countries claim exemptions from anti-discrimination laws based on faith doctrine, allowing them to enforce conduct codes that may restrict LGBTQ+ students' expression or relationships. This tension between religious freedom and equal protection has intensified as LGBTQ+ rights have gained legal recognition, forcing courts and legislatures to weigh institutional autonomy against individual dignity. The debate matters now because several democracies are actively litigating or legislating these boundaries, with outcomes affecting millions of students and setting precedents for how far religious exemptions extend.