Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. The Minnesota Human Rights Act has certain exemptions.Title VII prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs. Title VII requires employers with 15 or more employees to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees' religious beliefs. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII requires employers with 15 or more employees to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees' religious beliefs. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state anti-discrimination laws prohibit employment discrimination based on religion. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub. It was noted in the Congressional Record that applause broke out in the Senate galleries.