2006-06-20 05:34:01 · 12 answers · asked by Stan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The vast majority if the answers above make the same mistake that the question implies.
It's not the free exercise clause that deals with discrimination against gays. So, the "freedom of religion" right is not the issue.
The issue is the Establishment Clause: "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion..." As interpreted, that basically means that religious reaons cannot be used to justify secular laws.
Those who try to use the Bible (or any other moral justifications) to discriminate against gays seem to think that they can use their religion to make laws, because they are in the majority. Just as long as nobody else bases any legal actions on a different religion.
It's pure hypocrisy and pure religious-based discrimination. And while people are certainly entitled to either on a personal level, they cannot do so as a matter of law.
2006-06-20 10:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why anyone would ever justify the discrimination of a minority, whether sexual, racial, or religious, using a literary document of any sort. Religion is not a universal principle that we all live under, but an individual choice. The bible shouldn't be used for any purpose other then to lead people in what they believe to be a better life. Not to mention that the bible says many things that have become outdated. Sometimes change happens, and religion needs to evolve with humanity. We wouldn't be the civilized society we are if we hadn't evolved over time.
2006-06-20 05:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsey L. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using the bible to justify discrimination against gays is just as wrong as telling a plus-sized person that they can fit into a pair of pants that are too small for them to wear.Discrimination-no matter what form it takes-is wrong;the freedom of religion is not meant to be abused like prescription medication at a drug store.
2006-06-20 05:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by jsimpkinsv2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at how the Neocons are avoiding the question.
Oh and hilarious the one about 'special rights' LOL Don't ppl like that realize what a bigotted picture it displays of the Republican party when they try to paint 'special rights' on an issue that most of American recognizes is an equality issue? The problem is by accepting gay unions, they are afraid it will appear they are accepting being gay but they do see it as an equal rights issue.
There needs to be a sign on top of these ppl's heads that says, 'open skull, pls insert brain' LOL
2006-06-20 05:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Answers R Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who use the Bible to discriminate against ANY group are not adhering to the basic teachings of the Bible. Any "christian" who uses the Bible to preach hate and intolerance is a "Phalse Kristian" and a tool of satan himself.
They seem to forget that church is a hospital for sinners, not a musuem for saints. Not a single one of us is so free of sin that we can judge others.
2006-06-20 05:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have freedom of religion too. We can't stop them whether we want to or not. I believe that is right anyway. I think they are wrong in their attempts but they should have the right to say what they believe or my right to say what I believe could be taken away later with that as justification
2006-06-20 05:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans are good at using double standards to justify their ignorance and arrogance in many areas.
2006-06-20 05:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by get_with_the _programme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's called freedom of religion...we have the freedom to our religion, like you have the freedom to yours.
2006-06-20 06:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since when is advocating not granting SPECIAL rights to a group discriminatory?
2006-06-20 05:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being gay is not a religion moron...what are you into...worshipping buttholes?
2006-06-20 07:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by Whitey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋