Does anyone else see this as a quantized arguement? If you recognize God in the public square you affirm God. If you do not recognize Him, you promote humanism.
One side or the other WILL be offended... so why not the minority?
2006-12-19 06:23:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I disagree. Silence does NOT promote atheism.
The absence of the ten commandments on, for example, a police station, clearly does not mean that the police station is endorsing atheism, or even "humanism."
For me, the real question is why so many Christians feel that the only way they can practice their religion is if the government tells them to.
Personally, I believe we should keep religion and government separate to protect both.
2006-12-19 06:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 6 · 10⤊ 0⤋
That's the constitutional right you think you lost???? Read more about the Patriot Act-this is the least of your problems! It's freedom of religion-anyone in the US should have the right to be any religion they choose and no one has to support other religions with their tax dollars. I'm not offended by any religions-how would that affect me. As not recognizing God in the public square promoting humanism-I totally disagree-God is still anywhere you want her/him to be-where I grew up, we went to church-I believe many people of many religions still do. You can even put Jesus on your dashborad if you're really worried!
2006-12-19 14:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there is no constitutional right to freedom from atheism. And the MAJORITY of people don't want to be forced into any one religion, especially at the hands of the government.
2006-12-19 14:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
the constitution only states that congress shall pass no law regarding the establishment of religion. this is one of the beautiful parts of our constitution. What we need to establish is that the concept of god, and the discussion of non-dogmatic spirituality is not religion, but public discourse. I believe firmly in three things: citizens of this country are free to worship, or not worship as they wish, government has no right to dictate individual beliefs, or to favor materially one sect over another, and that in a zeal to eradicate all traces of religion from the government, there is a de facto recognition of atheism as the state religion, violating the constitution. References to god, the ten commandments, and other spiritual references are only okay in that they do not favor any individual dogmatic beliefs, or are historically significant beyond their religious value.
2006-12-19 14:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have no constitutional right to not be offended. You do have the right to not have the government establish a national religion or restrict your ability to practice your religion. People in the government who happen to believe a certain way are absolutely allowed to express their beliefs. That doesn't force you to believe what they do.
Having someone not express a belief in something does not in fact mean that they are expressing non-belief in something. Absence does not mean non-existence.
2006-12-19 14:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by cynicusprime 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
The ACLU has taken up the roll of protecting the minority opinion no matter how distasteful that opinion may be.
2006-12-19 14:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Totally agree man! The ACLU claims it is protecting peoples right when all it does it silence anyone who claims God. I just can't believe how rational they have gotten, to pull the mike on a validictorian during her speech saying how she wouldn't be where she was without God?!
But if it was the other way around that if it wasn't for Buddha then they would have left her alone.
The ACLU is trying to break the foundation of America which is whether you like it or not is God!
When the foundation breaks the whole country will crumble.
2006-12-19 14:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by ve_wolf 2 · 2⤊ 7⤋
Why does everyone need to believe as you do?
Why do the stupid promote stupidity? I'm sure you don't have a clue. But we'll observe you to determine the answer. Happy Holidays.
2006-12-19 14:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by Garth Rocket 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Worship this huge godlike icon of pleasure.
2006-12-19 14:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, why not the minority? As long as we live in a democratic society, that is.
Merry Christmas and if you don't like it you can shove it up your ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies.
2006-12-19 14:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋