ahh its wierd. technically in the united states, cults are determined by criminal activity associated with religion not by the faith itself.
satanists get watched quite a bit, for drugs and kiddie porn. wiccans as well. drugs and statutory rape. (cause it is terribly easy to convince a new 16 year old pagan that she needs to work skyclad in front of a bunch of guys. i dont know why) this doesnt happen in these religions any more than in any other, but because they are such small populations, any bust in the community is going to be huge.
and cops fear what they dont understand. like anyone else. and surprisingly a lot of cops are sent to observe pagan and alternative rites, not to scope them out for crime, but because they are supposed to learn what a normal rite looks like, as opposed to something criminal. they are supposed to tell you thats why they are there. most are way too weirded out. so they stand back and watch and make everyone extraordinarily uncomfortable.
small towns are harder. small southern towns are the worst. but they arent much friendlier to any non christian, so at least you are in distinguished company.
2006-06-27 18:31:30
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answered by janushyde01 3
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The concept of freedom of religion, one tenet upon which the USA was founded, at that time referred to Christian religions outside of the major Protestant and Catholic faiths. It has come to represent all religions, regardless of their beliefs. The tolerance of the USA is astounding in this regard compared to other countries in the world. The US government does NOT call people such as yourself cultists or criminals. Perhaps the community in which you live is not tolerant, but you will not be brought to task by the US government. (While I was writing this OnlyLove41 posted virtually the same thing! Like minds!!)
2006-06-27 18:23:23
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answered by cranura 4
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They only find it a crime when people are using there belifes to control people or fruad them out of there money and the like.
Though offcorse it's much easier to do so when some one is not a part of the magior dogma's..... when some one uses a well founded dogma to take advantage of people they tend to get away with it or atlest get away with it much longer.
2006-06-27 18:20:41
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answered by CrazyCat 5
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for my section you've the right to worship who, how, the position, or what you opt for. This u . s . become equipped on religious freedom. only because i gained't trust interior of an same faith as you, i'd strive against with all my existence to maintain your properly for your conception. in spite of each little thing, after we commence making a faith criminal, the position does it end, and how lengthy would it not take previously my beliefs grew to change into unlawful. trust as you opt for. i will look after you. it is your properly as an American and as a human being.
2016-11-15 08:41:29
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answered by ? 4
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okay......your question is false for one thing, the american government does not call anyone in a lawful assembly a criminal. if you are un-lawfully assembaled, then you would be a criminal, or if what you are doing is against the law in your assembly you are a criminal.
also the majority of the founding fathers were christian and this country was founded on christian beliefs, they came here not to be of different religions, but to practice christanity according to their faith.
2006-06-27 18:22:52
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answered by onlylove41 4
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Because the American president is trying to make where Paganism in all forms are not a recognized religion, all because of his beliefs. But then again, we are talking about a man who thinks that God talks to him in his blow dryer. He is biggoted, that is the problem, and most of America is conservative, so therefore they won't question their religion.
2006-06-27 18:22:00
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answered by )o(Moonbeam Maeve)o( 2
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because the wittle cwistians just cant stand getting their as$es wooped in debates, and manage to brainwash many people.
I personally do not feel free, complimants to my extra 'god' loving mother,(who loves george bush) who uses a 'bible' quote in every other god dammned sentance.
as an athiest, i do not feel free
2006-06-27 18:22:27
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answered by B pyro 3
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I can't answer your question;
I only beleive in One God; He is the God of heaven and earth and besides him there is nonelse.
Oh! I forgot to tell you His name JESUS CHRIST.
And this is not political correct this is TOTALLY CORRECT.
Why can't you ask your gods this question, don't they have ears to hear, don't they have a nose to smell, don't they have eyes to see and a mouth to speak. My God Does!
2006-06-27 18:20:10
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answered by herosedy3 3
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por kay umpoketo numbro thress
2006-06-27 18:21:15
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answered by distroynot 3
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It's a crime that you can't spell!
2006-06-27 18:19:44
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answered by Pisces 2
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