Sexist remarks by a cleric: should they be punished?
A religious leader makes statements contrary to equality between women and men.
- Prosecution only for incitement to hatred, otherwise freedom of worship
- Dialogue and oversight of how religious leaders are trained
- Swift sanctions, even expulsion
What's at stake: The debate pits freedom of worship, including for shocking ideas, against defending equality between women and men.
The left's argument
Freedom of worship must be protected: only incitement to hatred justifies prosecution.
The centre's argument
Engage with faith groups and keep better oversight of how their leaders are trained.
The right's argument
Statements contrary to equality must be punished, up to expulsion if needed.
And you, where do you stand?
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