I have my thoughts, but what do you think?
Is freedom good for the dominate religion of a country (I am just saying Christianity for the US) or does it result in the tolerance of heresies and confusions that lead believers astray. Christians (and others, or course), do you think people should be allowed to legally follow whatever religion they wish?
Please explain why or why not--in 500 words or less please.
2006-08-24 10:07:07 · 10 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, we do know that Christianity does not give a woman rights even over her own body. We do know that the divorce rate is high and is initiated my women much of the time due to very bad husbands. We do know that whole 50 50 split thing during divorce is not christian. We do know that widows not being raped by their brothers in law to produce boys is in the bible, but is not being carried out. We do know that a father will be jailed for committing incest with his daughter, but the bible allows it. We do know that a girl can not be married until she is 18, but the bible says as soon as she has her period. We do know that when killing of innocent babies happens many feel sadness, but the bible glorifies "smashing they suckling infants on the rocks".
I think the American style of religious freedom is the worst thing for christianity because it protects women and children and does not allow all of the above wrongdoings. If this country were to start folllowing the bible, I'd be moving across the world to get away from being put to death for thinking on my own and being told that because I uncontrollably thought something I havesinned and must die.
2006-08-24 10:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Muslimaah-Beautiful Islaam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course everyone should be aloud to believe whatever they want! This country is based on freedom, first and foremost, and taking away the right to freedom of religion would be the worst thing you could do.
2006-08-24 17:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
America was founded on christian principles. Christianity is not supposed to force their religion on others. Christianity is a very tolerant religion.
2006-08-24 17:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Roxton P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well almost anything will create controversy these days but as I am a Christian I think it's good to have freedom of choice of your own religion. God gives us freewill so who are we to make you choose our religion. That's how I feel
2006-08-24 17:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by sha scrilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious freedom is a great thing, and i am lucky to live in a country that has it. If there was no religious freedom, and people were forced to be christians, i believe our country would suck.
2006-08-24 17:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by AfWuEcSkOyMoEu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The alternative having already been tried and found severely wanting, I say that it is a good thing. Whether good for Christianity or not.
2006-08-24 17:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by Scott M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity can not be forced upon someone. Most people reject things that are forced upon them. Being a christian has to come from your heart. Only you an God know if you are true are not.
2006-08-24 17:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by jesus_freak_sm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People should be allowed to practice whatever religion they want. Christianity, in itself, is so fragmented that many denominations or sects can't see eye to eye.
2006-08-24 17:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hahaha I think they are going to tell you that it is nuetral, but in this reality it is not. Christians just think that they are right. Well I guess all people think that they are right to an extent. I just think that religion closes doors rather than opens them.
2006-08-24 17:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Metacoma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It good for them, and they have taken it too far. This country was NOT founded on christian principles.
2006-08-24 17:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by trouthunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋