In France, children are unable to wear any kind of religious symbols (ex: cross, Star of David, Birka, Yarmulka). According to our original constitution we are a nation with freedom OF religion. Are we becoming a nation that pressures our youth to believe and condone freedom FROM religion like France?
2007-05-25 16:46:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Raoul Duke,
That was a woman looking to honor the troops for their bravery and courage, so yes it was ADDED in the 50's, but it was assumed when the founding father's created it.
2007-05-25 17:07:48 · update #1
Sorry, but to a school child a religious emblem is no different from gang emblems. At that age it's about conforming, fitting in, being part of the group - they really don't "believe" except to the extent that it gains them acceptance and to the extent that they do believe anything, they don't need the relicry to prove it and they sure don't need to be promoting anything.
Remember too France is the home of the Holy Roman Empire, they've got enough Catholic history that you don't have to worry about them becoming un-religious. What they also have is a sh--load of Muslim immigrants that they have given the same exact rules - no religious relicry in school. Kids can practice religion at home but not school.
2007-05-25 16:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't want freedom from religion. You may not believe it because I'm an atheist, I really don't care what your religion is. It's when one religion takes over and tries to force everyone else to go by their rules. And yes the religious right has been trying to do this. To outlaw children wearing religious symbols I feel is going to far, I would like to wear atheist symbols. Yes we are a nation that has freedom of religion but that also encludes freedom from religion but only so far as I do not have to profess a religion. I don't think you have to worry about us becoming like France for a long long time.
2007-05-25 23:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I see no evidence of that whatsoever.
But we are changing the concept of freedom of religion by restricting the public display of religion. The constitution stipulates that Congress cannot restrict the free expression of religion. But does that apply to a teacher who wants to begin her day with a personal prayer that happens to take place in the classroom?
As for freedom from religion, I do not see many restrictions placed on children. In most cases abuses take place when teachers are not well-informed about the law. Generally, a polite letter from a lawyer is enough to rectify the situation.
2007-05-25 23:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the freedom to disagree with people and do as I wish in my own home (as long as I am not endangering others) without fear of reprisal from my government.
So I'm not sure what this question is asking.
But I think this country is becoming more crystallized in its religiosity everyday. Which is why you see so much intolerance on this thing - even amongst the people who wear the same religious label.
2007-05-25 23:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I believe we are a nation that understands (in theory anyway) that freedom of religion includes freedom from religion as well. Why would anyone want it another way? True freedom is not freedom for some, but for all.
2007-05-25 23:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not so much freedom from religion, although, that is certainly the issue in many cases. The bigger prolem is this trend away from Christianity but acceptance of such hurtful and dangerous beliefs as Islam.
France has gone to the extreme because they have segments of society which refuse to assimilate into the French culture. They fell into the same trap that Lebanon did by blindly accepting certain groups of people without question.
2007-05-25 23:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Wookie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't be silly.
Children are not allowed to wear religious symbols IN SCHOOL. This is the same as many employers in the USA require.
Out of work and out of school you can wear whatever you want, whenever you want. You just cannot promote any religion in a place where the target is production, not proselytizing.
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2007-05-25 23:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We should be thankful we Have the Freedom to decide.
Also, there's a big difference between 'religion' and true Christianity. Religion is going through the motions but not really living a true Christian life or reading the Bible.
2007-05-25 23:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by 4263 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What are you talking about? Americans? Who's been denied the right to were a cross or the star of David?
You're confused.
2007-05-25 23:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by Dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about USA .... it is becoming a nation that pressures youth to believe and condone christianity only ..... it is worse then France, don't you think so? At least they do not have double standard.
2007-05-25 23:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋