2006-09-02 08:48:35 · 14 answers · asked by shhermy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
people should be allowed to worship, not allowing them to violates the first amendment of the constittuion of freedom of religion and also that the goverment will make no laws against the practice of religion. Of course no one should be forced, but I dont see why schools can have gay, lesbian, transgender support groups, but wont allow christians to form a private support group. Its kind of hypocritical isnt it?
2006-09-02 08:53:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure - but what do you do when one group wants to use the same place as another? Or who do you determine is acceptable to use a place?
Define religious purposes, then legislate who should be allowed.
THAT is why religion and publicly funded places need to be separate! I was told that some religious symbols were not allowed in a school I taught at while others were... and the deciding factor was the administrator who was Christian. Jewish stars of David were ok, but the moon and star of Islam were not. Wiccan pentagrams or Buddhist symbols were also not allowed.
He backed off after people threatened to sue - No matter WHAT a person's faith, the government cannot show favoritism of one of another. THAT is prohibition of religious freedom.
Most people who want public schools used for religion are fine with it... unless it's not christian.
2006-09-02 09:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People should be allowed to do whatever they want to when they rent a space as long as it is within the guidelines of the tenancy agreement and permitted under the law.
How would you draw the line about what is a religion or not...and what is a religious purpose or not?
Alcoholics say a prayer at the beginning of the meeting, many meditations come from religious beginnings, and I have attended many workshops that have incorporated inspirational readings which include reference to a creator.
2006-09-02 09:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, religious stuff should be kept in your own home or in a place of worship. The rest of society should not be subject to it
2006-09-02 10:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tamsin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as nothing is enforced upon the public, it's quite alright. Like having an after-school bible study class, which is optional and isn't enforced.
2006-09-02 08:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by Tim-Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah why not? But they usually have a multipurpose room by their church for that and wedding receptions and such.
2006-09-02 08:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that if it is done in a non-invasivive way and that others are allowed to believe and present thier own bliefs. I think that if we all learn to respect each other than to mention beliefs are ok.
2006-09-02 08:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by angel007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! for a nominal fee. Anything to reduce my taxes.
2006-09-02 08:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by Newt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where have you been? We already do. Or do you mean should we continue to do this? Too late, the camel is already in the tent.
2006-09-02 08:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure why not? people are really religious these days and expect a place to worship and devote their life to god.
2006-09-02 08:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋