Can we justify changing the law for religion?

Answer 1

Can we justify changing the law for ....anything? Yes, we do it all the time. There's always a reason for changing law but it's a matter of opinion as to whether it is justifiable.

The has to be a demonstrably bad aspect of an existing law (or no law at all about something bad) and then there must be good, well-thought-out reasons for making new legislation. Loop-holes have to be taken out. All that requires time, and sensible people working on the evidence and solutions. And for religious issues, clear definitions of words like 'religion' or 'faith' or whatever must be in place at the outset. That's why Government generally makes a pig's-ear out of religious law-making. They react, do things in a hurry, and most of them haven't a clue what the religious issues are truly about.

Answer 2

I'm not exactly sure what you mean.

If you mean, can we justify changing the law so that it is in accordance with religion, then yes we can justify it because the laws in most religions are actually morally correct.

If you mean, can we justify changing the law about religion, then no. We are a free country and therefore everyone should be able to worship as they like. Let's face it, if the law is changed so that we can't worship as we like, there will be a lot more people breaking the law!

For the person who wanted to ban religion, atheism and agnosticism are religions in their own right so you can't ban religion. Everyone belongs to a religion of some sort, whether they want to or not.

For the person answering after me, you will find scriptural references for every single one of those things you listed in the New Testament, so check it out before you say it.

Answer 3

This is for Kari:

re·li·gion (r-ljn)
n.
1.
a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
Idiom:
get religion Informal
1. To become religious or devout.
2. To resolve to end one's immoral behavior.

Okayyy, how is agnosticism or atheism a religion??

And back onto the subject. No, Unless its to protect basic rights, eg the right to do what you like unless it damages the rights of others to do the same.

Answer 4

It depends on what law and how it should be changed. The key is justify. The law must be just for everyone.

Answer 5

No, there are too many different religions practiced in this country and they are all different, one religion may practice a religious law that the others do not. The only laws about religion that the government should pass are laws that protect a persons right to practice their religion.

Answer 6

The Ten Commandment Law should never bee changed. It never truly can be changed, though the "man of sin" of 2 Thess 2:3 has done just that, as it was written in Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.
Who is this man of sin? Well, he sits in the seat of God saying he is God. There's only one office doing that in a world wide organization, that would be the pope.

Answer 7

can we justify changing religion for the law.

Answer 8

There are two different things. Religion has "guidelines" that laws miss

Answer 9

We can justify changing the law to abolish religion.... and make it a crime punishable by death.

Can and should....

Won't happen though. Bloody "discrimination" acts...

Answer 10

If we officially become a religious nation ofcourse but as long as there is separation of church and state NO!!! unless it makes secular sense like no murder and robbery.

But no divorce or sex before marriage does not make secular sense.