Not just Freedom of Religion? Doesn't it stand to reason that people who don't share your views might also have valid opinions? Doesn't it stand to reason that people who disagree with your views might also have used some critical thinking to arrive at their views? Or is your world view the only valid one? The one spoon fed most people by churches and parents without ever having to use your brain to think for yourself? I absolutely respect anyone's right to religion as long as they arrived at their beleif/faith without pressure from others.
2006-09-23 09:30:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I did it on my own by investigation. That is why people hate arguing with me, because they always loose in one form or another.
2006-09-23 09:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the bit in the US constitution where is says,
>> "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,"
The word "respecting" means _reference_, not _reverance_. It means government should stay away from religion. It does NOT mean religion should be admired or treated with kid gloves.
The godbots who want religion in the US government are either to lazy to read, or deliberately avoid reading, the FIRST sentence in the "Treaty of Tripoli":
>> "As the Government of the United States of America is not,
>> in any sense, founded on the Christian religion..."
The people who wrote that are the same people who wrote the US constitution.
It's a sad statement that a non-Yank knows your history better than most of your citizens do.
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2006-09-23 17:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can respect that. I really don't care if a person believes in a higher being or not. Just curious as to WHAT people believe and why. The why always seems to be the harder question to answer. I have seen valid opinions from all sides of this one. Opinions.... I don't have a problem respecting that a person has an opinion... even one that isn't valid in my eyes... and I wouldn't go so far as to tell someone their opinion is wrong. (Unless they present it as fact and it can't be proven - that's different though)
2006-09-23 18:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being an atheist, I'm all for freedom from religion. And yes, I respect people's beliefs much more if they believe for a good reason, not just because that's what they think they're supposed to do. If someone has put some thought into it, and explored all the options, and STILL comes up with religion (as opposed to lack of religion), then more power to them =)
2006-09-23 16:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Mira♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Can-taker....
You have many questions but I see the point you are trying to make. I guess you realize that most beliefs are learned beliefs passed down from generation to generation. If your mother and father are Christian most likely you are Christian. If your family beliefs are Muslim, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, whatever...like wise. NOW, if a son or daughter in a Muslim or Christian family decides to "think for themselves" and go against family tradition most of the time they are then outcasts, black sheep and in some events beaten or killed. Now ask the questions again. In this day and age, we have mass media to inform us of the views of the world and not just our town or country. We can see all the different beliefs and it is easier to see that we all are different. I show respect to all.
2006-09-23 16:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to be a non-believer just as I have the right to be a believer. It is not up to you to decide if how I came to be a believer is appropriate though. It's MY choice. My Dad is an atheist. My Mom is a Lutheran. I explored a variety of churches in college and came to my own conclusions. I truly believed when I felt a very powerful presence. I don't know if that meets your standards, but it is my choice. I'm not asking how you became a non-believer.
2006-09-23 16:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point made. I am christian and respect others who are not. Everyone has their own choices to make. No one person's view is entirely right. The only thing that doesnt change even wth all the "religion" and opinions is GOD.
2006-09-23 16:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by yeppers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely with your perspective. Although everyone should be free to follow their religious (or non-religious) views, it is interesting to observe that most wars are not started by atheists or agnostics. The reason we have wars raging in the Middle East right now is largely because of a clash of (extreme) religious views. How many millions have died (and will die) in the name of religion?
2006-09-23 16:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed Music Lover 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Blatant mis quote for sure. It is freedom of religion. I respect everyone's faith and if they want to believe something that is not true, that is fine with me as it is no skin off my nose. If they want to believe a lie, what is that to me? Everyone has the right to believe what they choose to believe no matter how weird it may be.
2006-09-23 16:37:35 · answer #9 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you totally.
Freedom from religion is usually in reference to the seperation of church and state. Government mixed with a religiously moral government sounds like a great idea until your faith isn't the one state sanctioned.
2006-09-23 16:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by adphllps 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion as practiced by most wouldn't exist without pressure from others
2006-09-23 16:42:33 · answer #11 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋