For instance, In America we have freedom of religion. This is something that I would assume the Christian right would change if they could as it is a hinderance to the spread of their religion. We have the right to be judged by a jury of our peers. This also conflicts with Christian doctrine. We are to adhere to a seperation of church and state. This funny enough is in accordance with the teachings of Christ, but it seems that some would have it changed.
So, which holds more importance to you, your religious convictions or secular law?
2006-11-01 08:08:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have no religious convictions, so law is important. Keeping religion out of the law is most important to me.
2006-11-01 08:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a conflict between my faith and the law. I do not think of freedom of religion as a hinderance to Christianity. I don't have a problem with separation of church and state or the judicial system. When it really comes to an extreme, such as the law stating Christianity is forbidden [JUST an example] then yes, I would follow my religious convictions. Thanks for asking.
2006-11-01 16:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secular Law is the basis of our entire society. Religious law occupies only a tiny part of most peoples lives. And absolutely no part of my life.
However, there are those who would have religious laws in place of secular laws. These people are traitors to democracy, and should be treated as such. Whether they are Christians, Muslims, Hindus, or Tupperware salespeople, anybody who tries to ensconce religious law into a secular government, is the enemy of free people everywhere.
Not just freedom of religion, but freedom FROM religion!!!!!
2006-11-01 16:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by poecile 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends. I would never, for instance, obey an immoral law. A case in point: I would have refused to obey the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. My religious convictions, as was true of many progressive Christians at the time, would not permit me to return a slave to the immoral servitude I believe slavery to be.
On the other hand, it is as you say. We are subject to the laws. I would obey any moral law designed to bring about order and good government. I would not, for instance, disobey an anti-spanking law because of the appearance of corporal punishment in the bible.
2006-11-01 16:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an extreme view of what is held as faith and obedience. We know we are supposed to obey the law of the land, render unto caeser. etc. What is protested is the removal of things, called christian....well, we were founded under liverty from persecution of christian interpretation...but, replaced by another view. What is the difference. I will learn about them, but one view can't be taught? History would be full of holes. So, seperate church and state...government by our beliefs.....tolerate all beliefs. A real christian knows that a person can not convince another to be christian...that is God's hand. i obey the law. But I will say my opinion, and hope that opinion is never outlawed.
2006-11-01 16:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by TCFKAYM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God tells us we are to follow the laws of the land, UNLESS they go against Him. In other words, what if a law said anyone over 40 had to have an abortion.???? That would be wrong, and we would refuse it unto death.
But, if it isnt against God, we are to follow Gods law which will always mean more and always prevail. and dont get me going on this seperation of church and state. we are forced to remove all thats of God in schools. Yet, our children learn to chant in public school, tho cant pray. they are taught of galse gods, but not of the one true GOD, and there is much more. Its those that want freedom of Christiantiy that enforce thier perverted believes on us and our kids. Take a Bible to school and see what happens if you open it in class. take a book to class about false gods, or occult, and see what happens. One is accepted, one is not. you have groups going into schools such as seecus that teach things our children should enver hear. do we have choices?
Come on america, begin speaking up for your God given Christian rights.
lYes, GOds law will always be what matters MORE> amen
2006-11-01 16:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by full gospel shirley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are important in different ways.
If the other person is a faithful Christian, then we should bind ourselves by religious conviction.
If the other person is NOT a faithful Christian, then we should rely upon the rule of law.
The rule of law is the lowest common denominator in cases of dispute.
2006-11-01 16:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not really religious and I'm not really secular. I'm just me. I hold myself to a standard that I feel I should be held to. In most cases my standard is higher than the religions or the society's
2006-11-01 16:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always the law and command of God first - yet Jesus said of those with Him in paying taxes for example....render unto Ceaser what is Ceasers', and unto God what is God's.
As Christians we are to obey the law of the land (so to speak), as long as it does not supress the command of the Lord.
2006-11-01 16:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by SteelerFan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well according to Jesus we must follow God rules but follow the "secular" laws as well. However, since breaking one of God's rule may land me in hell, i'll follow my religious laws.
2006-11-01 16:18:52 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋