Read the following about the ACLU's defense of religion. Does it cause some reconsideration?

Question

(http://www.aclu.org/religion/govtfunding/26526res20060824)
1)Defends rights of Christians to preach on Las Vegas strip;frees man arrested for street preaching;
2)Defends 2nd grader’s right to sing ‘Awesome God’ in school talent show;
3)Defends student suspended for t-shirt with religious message;
4)Worked to get permission for preachers to perform baptism in park’s river;
5)Supported students suspended for distributing a religious message in school;
6)Filed lawsuit for students’ right to distribute religious literature in school;
7)Supported the right of a church to run ads criticizing the secularization of Christmas and promoting Christianity as the "one true religion";
8)Represented high school girl whose yearbook entry was deleted b/c of its religious content;
9)Secured a favorable settlement for a nurse who was fired for wearing a cross-shaped lapel pin on her uniform;
10)Represented conservative Christian who was denied access to broadcast her message on public tv;

Here's the link again: http://www.aclu.org/religion/govtfunding/26526res20060824.html
(If it doesn't come up, just go to www.aclu.org/religion and scroll down on the left and click on the obvious link). From the web page, you can then research the facts -- from other sources. It's very very simple and easy.

Answer 1

ACLU DEFENDS NAMBLA -GROWN MEN THAT LIKE UNDER AGE BOYS

Answer 2

*I* think that the above ought to at least cause people to pause a bit, and perhaps re-examine where their anti-ACLU stance comes from, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Sadly, I don't think it will make any difference.. Their preachers tell them that the ACLU is anti-Christian...or some Right Wing Wacko radio or cable "news" talking head says so, or some televangelist...and the sheeple nod their heads and repeat it.

I've posted links to these and other ACLU cases in which they have defended the religious liberties of Christians and Christian groups on other questions here. I keep hoping, optimist that I am, that the people who most need to read about those cases will. Silly me, eh?

I think that the whole "The ACLU is anti-CHRISTIAN" thing comes from the fact that while the ACLU has and will defend the religious liberties of Christians, they will NOT support Christian dominance of the religious or political landscape, and that's what has got some people's panties in a wad.

In other words, the ACLU is fine so long as they get what they want, but if the ACLU thwarts their desire to impose their religion on the rest of the world, then the ACLU is horrible.

And, of course, the people who are trying to drum up righteous indignation over the ACLU don't ever tell anyone:

1. The ACLU does not decide, in and of itself, to sue anyone. They represent individuals or groups who are filing suit. This means that at least *some* Christians (like those in the suits you list above) have gone to the ACLU knowing that their religious liberties would be stalwartly defended by the ACLU.

2. The majority of cases that the ACLU has taken to court over the violation of an individuals religious liberty, including free speech issues, have been on behalf of Christians and Christian groups.


And yes, I'm a proud and patriotic member-supporter of the ACLU.

Answer 3

If left isolated, i.e. no different human interaction than between themselves they might have a good number of questions about the position they are, why they are, the position lightning comes from and so on. Assuming you would secretly provide them with their worry-free needs (foodstuff, drink and so) they might probable come to a polytheistic view, a god that can provide foodstuff, a god that makes it rain. quicker or later they may be confronted with mortality, both by twist of destiny, ailment or disease and they might question no matter if there is something extra. this may of direction be an exciting attempt, which although purely proves that guy is searching for solutions and failing to get them on an psychological element, will characteristic this to "invisible" powers which won't be able to be stimulated.

Answer 4

And your point is ? What year did these events take place BC or AD.The ACLU is a thorn in side of humanity. The only thing it does is rape the taxpayers. Did you know that it is the taxpayer who pays for all those billable hours. They troll newspapers and such for cases. A bunch of ambulance chasers. With every commie pinko case they defend they put an other Commandment of there new faith system in stone.
What's next ? We cant date our checks or bills or calenders with 2006 or 20007 because AD translates the" Year of Our Lord." The ACLU doesn't defend any thing but its self. Lets see how eager they would be if all there cases were pro bono. If they didn't smell money they would be gone in a flash.

Answer 5

The ACLU defends those whose rights guaranteed by the Constitution have been violated, no matter what their belief. It is just the more inflammatory cases that get publicized.

Answer 6

No, it doesnt, the word religion means what your belief and conformity is. So, if I was a satanist, do you want me passing out religious literature to your children

Answer 7

Yeah your link don't work.

Like to read it first hand.

Just goes to show a Lawyer goes where the headlines are!

Answer 8

Thanks for posting that. The ACLU has been unfairly demonized by ultra conservatives.

Another link to read:
"How the ACLU didn't steal Christmas"
http://www.aclu.org/religion/gen/22324res20051207.html

Answer 9

It sounds like you're suggesting that the ACLU is not a commie, pinko, liberal, godless, pro-Arab, anti-American, anti-Christian pornographer's organization.

In which case, I agree.

Answer 10

A wolf in sheeps clothing.