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In the same way, your freedom of religion means you must also respect the beliefs of others. You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights. | In the same way, your freedom of religion means you must also respect the beliefs of others. You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights. | ||
'''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of LGBTQ+ couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them. | :'''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of LGBTQ+ couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them. | ||
You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of social services in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services. Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities. | You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of social services in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services. Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities. | ||
