uproar - n. a situation in which many people are upset, angry or disturbed by something
original - adj. happening or existing first or at the beginning
backlash - n. a strong public reaction against something, often in a way that is opposite to its intended effect
burden - n. someone or something that is very difficult to accept, do or deal with
presume - v. to think something is true without knowing that it is true
exert - v. to cause to have an effect or to be felt
What do you think of these new religious freedom laws? Do the laws in your country permit a business to refuse service to someone based on the business owner’s religion?