The first amendment says: "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."
Is freedom of speech the ground in which freedom of religion is planted? What types of freedom of religion are possible under regimes that repress speech?
2006-09-19 07:17:01 · 11 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Neil, read the question. I didn't say the existence of religion, I said freedom of religion, i.e., religious choice. Freedom of religion allows religious expression and movement from one religion to another or to no religion without government imposed consequences.
2006-09-19 07:26:45 · update #1
Yes, freedom of religious is a subset of freedom of speech (which is also freedom of expression). There is freedom OF religion just as much as there is freedom FROM religion.
There is little to no religious freedom under regimes that repress speech.
2006-09-19 07:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's a very interesting question. I do believe that you can have freedom of religion without freedom of speech. Many places around the world are proof that Christianity can spread even without the freedom to do so. If you want to make something appealing make it wrong to do it.
I do agree that it is easier with the freedom of speech. But really, I mean, how much "freedom" do we really have? I can stand up all day and speak horrible facts about people with alternative lifestyles and I will be punished. However, if you want to bash me because I am a white Christian you can say whatever you wish. It's sort of a double standard I guess. You have the freedom to say what you would like as long as it doesn't offend people.
However, we do not have the right not to be offended...Just something to think about.
2006-09-19 07:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Seeking answers in Him 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point. Several freedoms complement each other; sometimes freedoms are in conflict.
Some would say that the Second Amendment, guaranteeing the right to bear arms, is the ultimate protection against infringement of all the other freedoms . . .
2006-09-19 07:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press are necessary for the freedom of religion.
2006-09-19 07:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one can tell you what to believe. No one can tell you that you cannot pray. There are many people in countries that are persecuted for speaking their religion, and yet they continue to practice it. Your faith is your faith regardless of what the state tells you to believe. Here in the states we've been told we cannot pray in school.... It has never stopped me or my children. Granted, we are not shot for it.... but there are stories of martyrs of every religion willing to give their lives to practice their religion. Religion is more than the Lutheran or Catholic or Islamic "church" down the street. It is a fundamental human need. The first amendment is simply stating that Congress had no right to tell people that practicing their beliefs was wrong or right.
2006-09-19 07:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's possible to have freedom of religion without freedom of speech. It would be very hard to give a sermon, write a book, discuss religion, evangelize, etc. without freedom of speech.
2006-09-19 07:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sure it is,,, freedom of speech didn't do it,,,Christianity would never have existed if not. Romans would kill you if you talked about it. Did you study any history?
So your statement/question-- "freedom of speech the ground in which freedom of religion is planted",,, is totally wrong.
2006-09-19 07:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by neil r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I additionally thought he made an eloquent speech. i think of he's stable interior the experience that a unfastened society may well be defined with the aid of that's human beings having the superb to precise their non secular perspectives brazenly (consisting of having the superb to assert "Merry Christmas"), on a similar time as on the comparable time respecting the ideals of others.
2016-10-15 04:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everybody should mind their selves and talk about their Religions only. Talking about others can create problems & finally wars!
Freedom should have some limits
2006-09-19 07:21:36 · answer #9 · answered by Q8aviation 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The freedom to spit your gum on the floor.
2006-09-19 07:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by shellygirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋