2006-08-03 09:10:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some days I feel this has already happened unofficially.
2006-08-04 03:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A serious mistake was made when religion was given special status in the Constitution. Religion is the perfect con. It is government protected, tax free, and the product they sell never has to be delivered until you reach a place that doesn't exist. Little wonder so many con-men (and women) jump on that manured money wagon.
Not only that, the taxes that are not paid by religion have to be made up by forcing everyone else to pay a higher rate. This, in effect, is the government forcing the tax payer to subsidize religion, which is a serious violation of separation of church and state.
2006-08-03 16:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if any group became a government endorsed belief system, knowing the history of this country it will lead to discrimination against the other groups. The group that is sponsored would not even have to be the majority group - a minority by percentage belief system could be endorsed and the majority could be discriminated against - like apartheid.
The government needs to be above that and work for all the people.
2006-08-03 16:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first amendement protects us. We cannot be killed for going to an establishment of religion. We can freely tell whoever the good news that God can be reconciled with them. And how.
2006-08-03 16:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... let me think.
" I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. "
That's a no-brainer.
2006-08-03 16:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... no. Why in the HELL would we want to get rid of a law that is supposed to make the government fair and unbiased? Because your sky pixie isn't being allowed to persecute the unbelievers? ******* deistic facist
2006-08-03 16:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by mike_castaldo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...in order to protect our own rights, we have to put up with people like Fred Phelps!
Check your roots Will,
Respect your Mother Earth,
Respect the Great Spirit,
Respect your brothers & sisters,
AND RESPECT INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM !
(as long as it doesn't violate one of the first 3)
The key is not laws, it's proper educations!
As long as it harm NONE, do as you Will!
Peace, Love & Harmony...brother.
Blessed Be... ; )
2006-08-03 23:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by Helzabet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course and it will be, look who's president!
2006-08-03 16:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to what
http://www.myislamweb.com/forum/index.php
2006-08-03 16:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-08-03 16:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋