Why do people try to restrict my rights?

Question

When they vote against certain issues because it goes against thier religious beliefs, yet they do not even follow thier own religion? Why do some people hold so fast to a religion they only subscribe to on sunday between 9-12am?

When they vote against certain issues because it goes against thier religious beliefs, yet they do not even follow thier own religion? Why do some people hold so fast to a religion they only subscribe to on sunday between 9-12am?

I understand that everyone is entitled to thier own opinion.. and that is a wonderfull thing about living in a "democratic" society. What I dont understand is how people who follow a religion cherry pick issues. Someone might vote against Gay marriage, because the bible says it is wrong, but will participate in other activities that the bible says is wrong. How can an opinion that is based on a religous belief, hold any weight, if the person does not practice thier religion. Why the cherry picking???

Answer 1

it gives them a sense of moral superiority. you're talking about those holy rollers and other superior intellects that believe since they are among the masses of thought and religion that they have a sense and will to tell everyone else how they should think and feel or vote.

Answer 2

I'm a Christian and I wonder the same thing. I too see people (and know people) who are saints on Sunday and sinners on Monday. They truly haven't received the full revelation from God yet. They wear Christianity as a badge or use it to suit their own agendas. Jesus Christ never taught that. He taught humility and obedience to the Father, to deny your own will and embrace His.

However, within the arena of politics, we live in a country where (assuming you live in the United States) anyone can be voted into office by the vote of the people. If the people choose a Christian, they have spoken. As a result, that politician will hold fast to his or her beliefs and apply them in our government. Any atheist or agnostic (any other religion at that matter) can do the exact same thing.

Answer 3

hypocrites only subscribe to religion on sunday between 9 & 12 so they are not true followers.

as for voting against or for certain issues based on their religious beliefs?...just like you they have the right to vote anyway they want using any criteria they believe.....and in this country majority rules, so the majority that votes on a certain issue a certain way gets their way. if you and others who believe your way want to win on an issue then vote there is no other way.

Answer 4

It depends on which rights are being restricted. If its the right to kill your baby, then that isn't your rights being restricted, its the babies right to life that you're restricting.

If its the right for gays to get married, I wouldn't vote against it, doesn't bother me at all. It's not like the ability to get married is gonna suddenly make all the gays straight is it?

So basically, it would depend on if its your rights or your babies rights that are being restricted. And to be honest, my stance on abortion because its just too inconvenient to deal with a baby doesn't have anything to do with my religious beliefs, it has to do with the fact that I'm adopted, there are people waiting for years to adopt, so the only reason for all these abortions are the poor woman doesn't want to be bothered, and those darn pills are soooo easy to forget, and the patches are just unattractive, and on and on and on. Well, booo flippin hooo.

Answer 5

When exercising your "rights" causes harm to someone else; you obviously do not have the "right" to do something that is potentially harmful to society as a whole or to some other individual (Like yelling "fire" in a crowded theater, for example -- you do NOT have the right to freely express yourself if it causes panic, thereby endangering the lives of others).

As for religious people NOT going to church or following their own religion, I suppose that it is their "right" under the First Amendment to be a hypocrite if they want to, unfortunately.

Answer 6

People have a right to vote. Religious or not. Is it right for non religious people to vote non religiously according to THEIR conscience BUT Christians can not vote according to THEIR conscience?

What you are saying is - America needs freedom, but restrict the freedoms of people who do not agree with you. I'm not being mean here but trying to show you how absurd your thinking is.

But it doesn't matter. Liberal judges are beginning to over rule the voters and Americans can no longer have their votes count. These liberal federal Judges have decided they have the say how America will go -and are making a mockery of the voting process.

Answer 7

People vote for or against certain things because it is in their own perceived self-interest.

Why would you restrict their rights yourself? Aren't you being hypocritical yourself? It simply isn't right to set yourself up as the sole arbitrator of what is right or wrong. We all make mistakes, and the best definition of a good person I've found yet is someone who is tolerant of others because they have been intolerant in the past themselves.

Answer 8

Religion is the key to heaven. But, let's face it, its a lot of work.

And, since redemption is easily had, why bother with more than the bare minimum in your religious effort. It also costs a lot of money, and is unprofitable

I recommend periodic bouts of redemptive activities, to offset the headonistic and heathen behaviour in-between. But, always be prepared for a last-minute redemtive ritual if emergencies occur.

Answer 9

People try to restrict your rights because a state of natural law is dangerous. Read up on Thomass Hobbes sometime. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hobbes)

The basic premise is that while we all have natural rights to everything we want and can take for ourselves, this results in a violent society. Fear of death causes us to compromise, voluntarily limiting our rights in agreement that others will do the same. So, whether directly or indirectly, people attempt to limit the rights of others to avoid a state in which the lives of others are endangered by your rights.

Answer 10

The best definition of a Christian I've heard is: A Christian is someone who thinks the teachings of the new testament and the guidance of Jesus are the best way for their neighbors to live.