German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Google account to function

Re:German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Goog... by RobotToaster on Sunday April 05, 2026 @10:54AM (#47650067)

Would you say the same if they refused to serve kosher/halal meals for Muslim/Jewish patients?

UK law protects some philosophical beliefs equally to religions. (what qualifies is a bit of a mess as it's all case law)

(On a practical note, I imagine it's easier for hospitals to just serve vegan food for anyone who is vegetarian/Muslim/Jewish rather than have specific kosher/halal meals)

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Re:German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Goog... by raw_anon_1111 on Sunday April 05, 2026 @02:19PM (#47652286)

Actual yes since I think all religions are illogical…

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Re:German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Goog... by vovavili on Sunday April 05, 2026 @05:07PM (#47653889)

Religion tends to be more constitutive to a person's self-identity than purity signalling dietary trends.

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Re:German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Goog... by tga_d on Sunday April 05, 2026 @06:01PM (#47654353)

Setting aside the fact that there are multiple very old, very large religions that are nearly or actually vegan (e.g., Jainism), or that people raised vegan can't easily digest meat or animal products, why on earth do you feel that you or a hospital worker are qualified to determine the beliefs making up someone's identity, when you know absolutely nothing about them?

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Re:German implementation of eIDAS will require an Apple/Goog... by vovavili on Monday April 06, 2026 @11:36AM (#47662300)

It took Western government institutions hundreds of years of violent conflict to embrace religious tolerance. I don't recall any major intense violent conflict being fought over dietary preferences.

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