Is it Legal for Schools to Ask About Your Religion?
The legality of asking about religion often depends on the context and the country's laws. In the United States, such questions in a job interview or certain other contexts may violate anti-discrimination laws. However, in other situations, asking about someone's religion is generally legal, although it may be considered rude in some contexts.
The question is legal for who to ask…
The Context Matters
In a job interview, an employer should likely avoid asking about a candidate's religion, as it could indicate illegal religious discrimination. However, in other areas, such as schools or casual conversations, asking about religion may not be illegal.
Yes, it’s legal. Depending on the context it might be rude or obnoxious but it is legal in most cases. There are exceptions, for example if you ask it during a job interview.
Direct Rejection of Rude Questions
Some individuals may have a stronger reaction to such questions, opting to reject them directly.
It may be legal but my answer would be a direct ‘Fuck You for asking me a personal question.’ If a potential employer CAN'T ask that question then wtf makes you think YOU can ask me! Atheist hard core so shove your religious questions up your ass! Best spot for them!
Providing Clear Context
It's important to provide context when asking about the legality of a question. Is the question in a school interview, a job interview, a date, or a church membership application?
You have to provide context. Is this in the US? Is it in a job interview, a date, an interview for a preschool for your child, or for membership in a church? Please be clear.
Why Would it Not Be Legal?
In most cases, it is legal to ask about someone's religion. However, it would become illegal if someone's religion were then used to discriminate against them in a manner that breaches anti-discrimination laws in their country.
Anyone can ask you what religion you are - it's not 'protected' information. What would be illegal would be if you were then treated differently as a result of your religion, if that breached anti-discrimination laws in your country. Of course, when asked what your religion is, you're not obliged to answer… or to tell the truth or even to be polite!