Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. Title VII requires employers with 15 or more employees to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees' religious beliefs. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 defines "religion" very broadly. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 defines "religion" very broadly. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act prohibit employers from engaging in religious discrimination. Angus and Jennifer Lee: Civil rights and criminal defense lawyers.