I live in Denmark, Europe, where religion plays next to no role in society. I sometimes read stories about atheists in the US who can't get jobs because they say they don't go to church at job interviews (even being ASKED if you go to church at a job interview in Denmark is unthinkable!) and being harassed for their belief (or lack thereof). I couldn't imagine myself living in a society where it was important to be a believer. I would hate it.
But, conversely, could you imagine living in a society where religion had no real place?
2006-09-28 18:25:29 · 17 answers · asked by gee_whillickers 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would LOVE to live in a secular society. I don't understand why Christians in the US feel the need to have everyone around them think the same way they do. You can still be a good Christian in a secular society... nobody would stop you unless you went around babbling about it like a crazy person.
2006-09-29 03:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard a story like the one you mentioned, but I have heard the opposite. As an American, I think we do live in a secular society (in fact, I am 100 percent sure of it). Religion is under attack in America and it's getting quite ridiculous to hear people say otherwise. When I mention in passing that I go to church to people at work they look at me like I'm nuts. A few weeks ago a new girl came to work from California (I live in Arizona) and was just digusted to see that one of the guys at work has a Bible on his bookshelf, "Can you believe he has a Bible out there like that?" she asked me.
I have a question for you. Do you say that you would hate to live in a society where it is important to be a believer because you think belief is silly, or is it you just don't find belief to be important? I'd have to say, if it's the latter I think you're dead wrong, for what could be more important in life than finding out if God exists or not?
2006-09-28 18:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Denmark sounds like a wonderful place. And yes, I'd love to live in a secular society.
2006-09-28 18:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Mira♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the USA it's against the law to ask someone in a job interview if they believe in God or go to Church.
2006-09-28 18:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can imagine it but then I look out the window and get depressed. I live in a religious police state. I wish I lived in a place where religion had no place in society like it should be.
2006-09-28 18:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That rumor about Job interviews is a false assumption. Employeers except levels of Government are not allowed to ask you, your religious preference.
I would rather be in the USA.
The USA constitution was originally built on Christian Morals and Values.
2006-09-28 18:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's illegal to ask someones religious belief on a job application or during an interview in the US.
2006-09-28 18:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, *I* live in a country where 'religion' has no place, and has been forced out. It's The United States of America!!!!!
Our founding fathers are throwing up in their graves just thinking about it!
2006-09-28 18:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read stories like that, your media is misleading you, showing some obvious religious bias in the process.
Questions regarding beliefs are illegal in job interviews and can get you sued.
Only Christians get "harrassed" for their beliefs in America.
2006-09-28 18:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pro people believing in god. I'm against religious leaders who Preach hate and intolerance. If you need proof check the news report on my 360 blog.
Tammi Dee
2006-09-28 18:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋