Do you think that the US government should step in and do away with conservative religious groups that poision the minds of our children with fear and hate?
2006-07-03 20:42:00 · 16 answers · asked by orphamboy718rodger 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sounds for sure like you've had a bad experience! Although I think that the US government should limit churches from expanding if they become too powerful, I feel that people - even stupid people - are always going to have the right to teach their kids their own beliefs.
2006-07-03 20:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by AeroMidwest82 4 · 3⤊ 6⤋
No. Being a U.S.A. citizen, and having the intelligence to understand my rights and government, it should never do so as this would directly contradict the Bill of Rights.
Your position is clearly one of someone who does not cherish freedom. That is far more poisonous than what you fear. That is a danger I must confront, for my daughter and my students.
Oh, I am not religious. I am also an Independent leaning heavily toward Democrat (Democrat soon).
This kind of nonsense should always be fought as it is unpatriotic (Read the Bill of Rights to see why).
2006-07-03 21:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. We're suppose to have the intelligence to choose what we wish to accept. Why should we fear something when we have free choice? If these outsiders are having more influence on your children than you are, better look into more affective ways of parenting. Usually the biggest problems people have growing up is getting past negative things that happened in their upbringing, not the outside influences. They will follow what ever role model they perceive is the best. Teach your kids to make intelligent choices for themselves.
2006-07-03 20:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that there should be a general belief system that overides, if not totally eliminates the hypocrisy spawned by the major religions of the world today.
Here's how it should go:
1. Belief in God (regardless of religious belief)
2. Pray to God (regardless of religious belief)
3. Do good because God says so (regardless of religious belief)
4. Stop harassing other people who believe in God in another way, and
5. Love one another
End of discussion.
2006-07-03 20:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you hate America so much? Why do you want to turn it into Cuba or Iran? Do you know that my ancestors killed people like you for freedom? Do you have even the faintest idea what the Constitution of the US is says or means? I am appalled that anyone, on Independence Day would suggest such a travesty.
SHAME!
2006-07-03 20:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 06:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. government does not have the right, nor the power. I feel that do to a lot of people thinking they have that right we may one day find ourselves going underground for our religious beliefs. What makes YOU think you have the right to take away our "Freedom of religion?"
2006-07-04 00:04:31 · answer #7 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US governments and its Foundation is based on religious principles. It will never happen. Pray! Oops. Did I say that? You probably don't pray or feel that God exists. My prayers though are heard.
2006-07-03 20:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, that's not the government's place, and you're using language stemming strictly from a personal bias. Your straw man falls.
2006-07-03 20:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well all my life i was raised with Christian values..but lately i have wondered about it....especially in "real life" situations...
BUT
Should the government abolish religion?
No...i believe people should be allowed to believe in what they wish to.
2006-07-03 20:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You saying that is like saying get ride of all of our freedoms, I mean really do you want the goverment to tell you when you can eat and sleep, and what ever they want, because if you do, find another country to live in!
2006-07-03 20:53:53 · answer #11 · answered by tigerlily7345 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋