I wonder if those that support a more theocratic government ever fear that someday you may be in the minority, with your beliefs no longer the favored set. E.g.: If the changes you hope for come to fruition, would you make them permanent, or allow for change in the future if the people favor a different belief system for some reason?
I hope this makes sense - I am basically asking, if we can vote to "favor" christianity, so to speak, what's to stop us from favoring Islam if that's the way of the future? Would you mind?
I ask this because I think that keping government as secular as possible ensures that everyone starts with a neutral position. You may not mind seeing the ten commandments in court, but would you feel a little funny if you had to go to a court where you had to swear on the Koran? You can't possibly represent every belief system, so why not just leave it out completely?
P.S. Don't mean to pick on Christians, just an easy example. This applies to everyone.
2006-08-05
17:11:30
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