An individualist perspective on inclusionary policies

Different people belong to different religions. I'm open to religious freedom. Does that mean that we should set aside time so Jews, Christians, and Muslims to celebrate their holidays? No.

There are more religions than these three. You can increase the number of religions that we support, but those outside of these groups would be further alienated. Those without support would become smaller minorities.

Different people have different beliefs. We can't support all of these unless we have already developed familiarity with all beliefs possible. Nobody knows all religious holidays, including the potential of new religions. Being a minority shouldn't diminish the right to your religious beliefs.

Inclusive policies generally exclude the smallest minorities. The best way to be inclusive could very well be to exclude differences. Instead of trying to support all religious beliefs, an inclusive approach might require us to leave religion to the individuals. Let people celebrate their holidays as they see fit. Don't tell them what holidays are acceptable.

This isn't just about religion. Inclusionary policies can be exclusionary. If you want to embrace an inclusionary mindset, you should not explicitly support all groups that you can think of. If you do, you are mistreating anyone outside those groups.