I fully expect to get a bunch of people trying to save me and an equal number of athiests trying to convince me there is no God. Just answer the question peeps.
2007-03-11 19:24:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, and I feel it is rapidly approaching. Give it 10-20 years, and we should be good.
Oh, and to double-match your expectations...:
You need to find the truth that is God through Jesus Christ, even though He is imaginary.
2007-03-11 19:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by juhsayngul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better question, perhaps would be: Will there ever be an end to religious proselytizing by Christians?
We have the freedom of religion, but not the freedom from a particular religion that thinks it ALONE has all the correct answers to every thing.
I am a Unitarian Universalist. Many of us are atheists, but regardless of the religion someone is raised in, ALL are accepted into our community. We don't have a creed or dogma. We think that ALL sacred texts have excellent truths in them. We are a welcoming community for all sorts of life styles. No one is judged or made to feel like they are unwelcome. An individual may choose to discover their own spiritual path, not one written down somewhere and spoken of as the ONLY way to think.
I love the statement, "Jesus will save you." My answer is always, "Well, if Jesus died for OUR sins, why do I still need to be saved and from what exactly." And I already know the typical responses I get back.
We all have power, as you do, to make up your OWN mind about your spirituality. If it doesn't sound right in your mind, follow your heart. If there really is a God "up there," you'll be forgiven, as they say. So you have nothing to worry about.
2007-03-11 19:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by ThisIsIt! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if I've ever been called a peep (? people)
The US had freedom of religion until An athiest (Mrs O'hare)
was granted a ruling to ban it.Not a law overturning the constitution.No where in the constitution does it sat separation of church and state.
It says:
The text of the amendment reads as follows:
“ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
"Congress shall make no law"
"Free exercise thereof"
Congress makes laws (not rulings by the supreme court)
2007-03-11 19:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom "of" religion? No, No,- you have it wrong. Freedom "FROM" religion. I'm a believer in God and His Christ, but religion, being a set of "human" rules and observances of religion, has become the problem in this country. And don't you worry your little self- I'm not going to try and save you- I can't. Have a nice life!
2007-03-11 20:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by 4everamusedw/humanity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we have freedom of religion, in the sense that people aren't persecuted (at least not publicily or in large numbers) for their religious practices. Will we be free of religious differences and influences? Probably not for awhile. Religion is such a huge part of many people's lives that their actions, words, etc. are influenced by such. This leads to political leaders, for example, influencing government action in a way that perpetuates his/her religious beliefs (One example from long ago would be the "In God We Trust" on money). Aside from this, I think it has come along way and for the most part, religious freedom is present (people are free to practice the religion which works for him/her).
2007-03-11 19:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is freedom of religion already, I as a Muslim can pray wherever/whenever.
However if you mean will the proselytizers stop preaching, well they are allowed by the freedom of speech.
When the Day, Jesus Son of Mary will descend and show them how astray they are, then they will know.
Peace Be With You
2007-03-11 19:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's an unfortunate truth that freedom of religion also means that it can't be made illegal for any particular religion to try to spread their beliefs. That would set a bad precedent, anyway, I wouldn't want that to happen. I would, however, like them to *willingly* leave me the hell alone. That includes ceasing to bribe politicians to pass certain laws, putting up their symbols and propaganda anywhere they can, and coming directly to my freaking front porch to either "save" or condemn me. It shouldn't have to be illegal for them to stop.
2007-03-11 19:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What country you are talking about? A lot of Muslim countries do not have a freedom of religion.
2007-03-11 19:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Nina, BaC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freedom from religion dose not guarantee that nuts will not try to convert you.
The only thing it promises is that you are free to practice your religion as you with without government interference.
As a Jew I feel I have more ability to practice my faith than in any other nation on earth.
2007-03-11 19:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unfortunately people are so easily offended and angered that they either want to shove their religious beliefs down others throats and want laws based on their religion, or they want everyones religion hidden away completely and want laws to back them up on it.
2007-03-11 20:15:56 · answer #10 · answered by curls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋