2006-07-31 04:46:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Most of the slave owners and early settles where Christians. Which means old money, they own the businesses and decide who to hire, and what you see and read on the news. This is enormous power and privilege to their peers.
Churches in the U.S. have Tax exempt status which allows them to not pay property tax among other huge benefits.
The Supreme Court has yet to recognize many faiths that are not christian or do not believe in God in a similar way and allow them these benefits. They would not think twice about clear-cutting a sacred grove; but would they bulldoze a Christian church?
Holidays and even weekends follow the Christian faith and no one else.
Socially acceptable behavior is often dictated by the powerful. The Government is made up mostly of Christians which means they have been passing laws that meet their version of right and wrong and everyone else is forced to follow, fake it, or be punished.
2006-07-31 07:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think being a Christian puts you ahead of the line, especially not in the US, since the State has no official religion, therefore, you don't get a tax break, or better pay, or preferencial treatment when it comes to jobs. Of course, this applies to individuals, not organizations.
Faith-based organizations do have some perks, which may be considered privileges. For example, a faith-based organization can give preference to hiring individuals who practice their particular faith, and are not guilty of discrimination. This is a privilege given to them, because other employers have to comply with the laws in this area. However, this applies to Christian and non-Christian organizations, it has nothing to do with Christianity, and very few people are aware of it.
If you claim special privileges as a Christian, these privileges are usually intangible, and are based on a belief that Christianity is superior to other religions, as when people say that Christians will go to heaven, yet all others are going to burn in hell. In fact, it is ironic that in believing that, some people deny the thing that is at the core of Christianity, which is "love thy neighbor; turn the other cheek..." etc.
2006-07-31 12:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by cmm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality? None. Some sects may SAY they have special ones, but, none actually DO.
2006-07-31 11:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋