Do we want any one's religious beliefs forced on us? Who is responsible for this trend? How do we stop them?
2006-09-27 03:54:58 · 23 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I absolutely cannot believe what I am reading here. These are the people who show up at the polls!!!!!!!!
2006-09-27 04:01:21 · update #1
Hosebunny!!!!!!!!! That is what I want us to do. Thank you so much.
2006-09-27 04:04:09 · update #2
No NO NO, most of the laws are based on common sense and decency. What does gay marriage have to do with that? It is a religious problem.
2006-09-27 04:08:07 · update #3
Revolt now! The religious rights's growing influence needs to be ended not replaced with the religious left! It seems to me that we are becoming the very kind of country that we found this one to get away from.
Most of the people answering this question are the kind of people we founded this country to get away from--that is people so convinced they have the one truth that they are willing to impose it on everyone. Even when they don't live by their own rules, they expect everyone else too.
2006-09-27 03:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Balaam's Talking Donkey 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Unfortunately it it too late to stop them. When we have a supreme court that says that the system of laws and governemnt that we have in the US are base on the Ten Commandments, it is already too late. (2003 the US Supreme Court made that statement in a case involving the display of a large monument in a public building that had the 10 Commandments on it. Immeidately folling that statement the rules that the matter was at the jurisdiction of the state court of Alabama.)
And no we DONT want any persons religions belief being force on tost that don't share than religion, but again, it is already too late. The laws of thic country have been based on the moral and ethical precepts of people that had strong religions beliefs and thoguht that their morality was superior because of those beliefs so the trend has existed since the beginning of this country, and many others as well.
The only real way to stop them is to remove them from power. Unfortunately that isn't going to happen by vote and even the suggestions of doing it any other way is grounds for a charge of treason, which since we are at a time of war carries a possible death penalty. Plus, in the current political climate, anyone that doesn't follow the party line is accused of supporting terrorism. Oddly enough I seem to remember another country's leader instigating similar policies back in oh...like the late 30's early 40's in Germany...you remember...oh yeah...the question...
All things considered there just isn't away to keep it out and it's reached a point that if you aren't a follower of the religion of who ever is in charge, you are evil and wll be hounded and have your entire life disrupted until you either kill yourself, or they can kill you.
There is a quote fromjust after WWII, "When they came for the Poles, no one spoke up. When they came for the Gypsies, no one spoke up; when they came for the Catholics, no one spoke up; when they came for the Jews, there was no one left to speak."
Peole should not fear their governments, governments should fear their people.
Guess LIncoln didn't get his wish. Government of the people, by the people and for the people has perished from this earth.
2006-09-27 11:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by kveldulfgondlir 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Like it or not religion is inherently part of the law. Most societies reflect the beliefs of the peoples in their law. Imagine this court room scene a man on trial suggesting he didn't break any law when he murdered someone because he doesn't believe murder is wrong.How can anyone suggest he is wrong? Why is my opinion right and his wrong? Appealing to the divine gives a true basis for morality. It is wrong because a higher standard than ourselves said it is. I'm not saying I agree with all laws but it is better to try and correct a law than to blindly accuse religion for all problems related to law.
2006-09-28 12:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by Edward J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This country was founded on freedom of religion. Our founding fathers created the constitution with biblical principles as the foundation of our country. God gave Moses the law and over time many cultures have adopted portions of the law to keep society in balance and not in confusion. If you would accept the law you would be free from it regardless if you like it. Obey your parents is in the bible, does that mean your parents were religious? no they wanted the respect from you for your best interest. Law(s) are GOoD if used correctly and not to abuse someone.
2006-09-27 11:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Lover of my soul 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The law requires a moral compass in order to work. Most societies allow the their religious beliefs to provide that moral compass. We all know that murder is wrong, correct? No. Some societies find justifications for taking a persons life that other societies reject. Should a young lady be put to death for having sex? Not in most communities, but some do. Laws will always reflect a communities belief system to some degree. Where no standard applies anything goes.
2006-09-27 11:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
That's a d@mn good question. I'm trying to figure that one out myself...
First off--SOLIDARITY. The rational-thinking people of this country (US) need to unite and actively FIGHT this trend. We need to get together and petition, write letters to congress, VOTE, call the ACLU, protest--whatever it takes (Disclaimer: I am NOT advocating violence). Again, I must stress solidarity, since the oldest technique in the book is to "divide and conquer".
So what do you say people? Let's quit complaining and get off our @sses and get busy.
2006-09-27 11:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Ana 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The laws of the U.S. are mostly based on the laws of the Bible.
Get the video "America's Godly Heritage" for all kinds of info.
2006-09-27 11:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by tim 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It IS the Law. Ever read the Ten Commandments?
2006-09-27 10:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I say vote only agnostics into office. They seem more open minded and tolerant IMO and, thus, less apt to force religion of any kind down anyone's throat.
2006-09-27 10:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I hope the religion that this counrty was founded on is never kept out of the law. It should be more apart of the law!
2006-09-27 10:59:00 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋