2006-10-05 08:14:43 · 11 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ha ha, lol! I think so! There would be so much less hate and violence and prejudice!
2006-10-05 08:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phrase "freedom of religion" is somewhat more all-encompassing than "freedom from religion", in that the former seems to cover the latter.
What that means is that if you have "freedom of religion" it means that you are free to choose to worship or not worship as you choose. "Freedom from religion", in literal translation pretty much means that one would not have to worry about being pressured or required to follow any one specific religious doctrine. So, to say we have "Freedom from Religion" would only be half-right, as we enjoy the right to choose or deny our religion at will.
But, as someone else has pointed out already, that doesn't stop the believers of one specific doctrine or the other from cramming what they believe in your face, down your throat, and up your a.... well, you get the idea...
2006-10-05 08:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ramsanator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush has already savaged the Bill of Rights. Everyone has the choice to be religious or not. I brush my teeth religiously! Atheism is a religion. So is Agnosticism. Wicca is a religion. Druidism can be a a philosophy, a religion, or a combination of both.
There is no State Religion, no matter how many Christians want to to impose it upon our country. Freedom of Religion is exactly that! Free to worship (or not) as each chooses.
2006-10-05 08:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The First Amendment doesn't say 'freedom of religion' at all. It says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...". It precludes the government from creating an official religion, or from preventing the practice of religions among American citizens.
I'm an athiest, and have no use for religions at all, but you advocate persecution. I don't really think that will solve anything. The human race will either outgrow religion, and survive, or it won't. Laws forbidding religion will not alter that process, and could make our current, prolonged state of state of unrest much worse.
2006-10-05 08:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by functionary01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom from religion is freedom of religion. Freedom of religion means that you are free to choose whatever religion you want. Choosing nothing is one of the choices.
2006-10-05 08:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1st admendment to the constitution should not be referred to as “freedom from religion” or “freedom of religion” as much as it is “freedom from the threat of theocracy”. In other words it states that our government should not promote the expression or hinder the practice of one religion over another. The 1st amendment argues for government neutrality in religious matters. Hence it is not pro-religion or against religion.
In order for the 1st admendment to truly be defined as “freedom from religion”, as you label it, it must prevent the expression of religion in public arenas. The clause clearly states nothing of the sort, and in fact bars the courts from preventing religious expression.
2006-10-05 08:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Freedom of religion" also means you have the "freedom from religion" if you so choose. If you don't want to participate in any form of religion, that is your right.
2006-10-05 08:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you mean Freedom of Choice.....boob
2006-10-05 08:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by sooxcited 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Our liberties appear to be at risk as it is. I prefer to live in a place that allows people to worship the god of their choice.
2006-10-05 08:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by ElGuapo222 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
same thing
that does not mean it won't get shoved down your throat daily
2006-10-05 08:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋