Read subsequent interpretations of the 1st Amendment. The SCOTUS says that they're illegal because it means that the Government is "showing favor" towards religion. So what's the deal?
I don't have a problem with it if ALL religions are represented....but everyone knows they aren't. On that same token....I don't have a problem with the 10 Commandements being shown in a courtroom if ALL other religions have representation as well. The USA is a big melting pot of different people and beliefs....it's not fair to show bias.
2006-06-22 15:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by dancing_in_the_hail 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And, YES, they ARE illegal....to the smartypants who doesn't know jack about Constitutional Law....
The SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the US) interprets the law. THEY are the ones who say that it is illegal. Would you like to argue with that?
Some people obviously need education before they answer. Try www.religioustolerance.org
and read up on the Constitution.
2006-06-22 15:47:02 · update #1
Dude, calm down.
First of all, the Constitution and its amendments are not laws. If something contradicts the constitution it is deemed unconstitutional. Not illegal.
Second. Bush can't write a bill let alone pass a bill. Did you ever hear that School House Rock song "I'm Only A Bill". . .Only Congress can pass law and write bills. The president can either sign it, veto it, or ignore it. Learn some civics. What you are referring to is Executive Order 13198 (and a handful of others subsequent to this one) executed on January 29, 2001. And before you go jumping off a bridge, read them carefully. They don't say what you apparently think.
Third. You are incorrect about your interpretation of the Supreme Court rulings regarding whatever specific faith based initiative you are stuck on. If the Supreme Court has ruled and it exists, you must be wrong. QED.
Fourth. Saying that you don't mind as long as ALL religions are represented is a very cute way of avoiding saying what's really in your heart. If we represent ALL then we really are representing NONE.
Last. There are numerous things that are better done by religious and other community organizations (as opposed to the government). For example, the Catholic Church does a wonderful job providing adoption services for disabled orphans. A better job than the government. The church avoids some of the thornier issues regarding church/state by separating its adoption services from its core purpose (to grossly paraphrase, a requirement for receiving federal money).
But really dude, calm down.
2006-06-22 16:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Moose C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always had an issue with the Supreme Court interpreting the Constitution. I do not see in the Constitution where they have been given that authority. It is against the separation of powers. It is the judicial branch of the government running the legislative branch!
2006-06-22 23:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by euhmerist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My humble opinion is that Bush has uses his religious beliefs to govern our country and there are enough citizens that subscribe to the same belief system so he is supported and the non mainstream religions get no acknowledgment.
Bush made a statement once there there were no such things as Pagans and Witches...I thought Wicca was a federally recognized religion with the same status as other religions. You can now put Wicca on your dog tags if you are military...but according to Bush you don't exist.
Sorry for the rant.
2006-06-22 22:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The contracts are written so that no religion is involved in the service. By the way they are non discriminatory. You could set up your own agency, hire counselors and apply. Catholic social services, the Lutherans and Jewish organizations have been doing this for over 20 years. They are just pumping more money into the pot because its cheaper than state/fed programs.
2006-06-22 23:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith based initiatives are not illegal, I don't care who said so/
the government needs the church and the synagogue more
than ever these days. The government programs to help the
disenfranchised are a mess. If they are ever going to have
true success they must include religious groups that have
proven their abilities to help the local community.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
2006-06-22 22:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I can't wait for the day that the eight "I really rather you didn't's" are shown in a court room too
Long live the Flying Spaghetti Monster!
Long live Pirates!
2006-06-22 22:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Shmoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋