2006-11-24 11:20:38 · 10 answers · asked by Tori W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's important always. Everyone should also remember that's it's as much freedom OF as it is freedom FROM religion.
http://atheism.about.com/od/churchstatemyths/a/freedomfrom.htm
2006-11-24 11:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, if not moreso now.
Back when the Framers wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, most people belonged to various denominations of Christianity. Now, the population of America isn't just Christian, but, well, more religions and sects than I could possibly name.
Then, they were trying to prevent denominational arguements and one form of Christianity from dominating others, from being forced to be Catholic when one was Protestant.
Now, not only are we trying to prevent that, but we're also trying to prevent forcing people to be converted to Christianity if they're Muslim, Jewish, or anything else, including atheist. Yes, atheists don't believe God or any other deity exists, so it's not a religion, but, it's still something atheists have a right to.
Considering that this world is far more pluralistic and diverse than it was in the days of the Founding Fathers, this protection is far more precious than it ever was.
2006-11-25 04:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ophelia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Freedom of religion and freedom from religion are vitally important and go hand in hand to ensure equal rights for everyone, regardless of religious belief or lack thereof.
2006-11-24 11:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just as important today as in the past because there is always the threat of the group with bigger numbers taking over and becoming intolerant and possibly even violent toward anyone who isn't like them.
2006-11-24 11:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is even more important today than it ever was. There are more people today that defy God, and thumb their nose at Him than ever. A lot of people hate religion and want it abolished, and more specifically Christianity. They want it gone so they don't have to live up to any kind of moral standard. They don't want to be held accountable.
2006-11-24 11:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Even more so as we near the end of time. The more we can put off the Sunday law the more time we have to get ready for the second coming of Christ.
2006-11-24 11:40:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
heh well i say it should be protected to a point. if someone believes something thats fine but to influence or attack someone else because of the belief is different
2006-11-24 11:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is becoming nore important every moment.
2006-11-24 11:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, The total system of it all is failing, soon you'll have to have the number of the wild beast- 666
2006-11-24 11:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes, or course, why wouldn't it be?
2006-11-24 11:21:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋