This is how I see things between Christians and atheists. It sounds as if atheists feel threatened by Judeo-Christian influence making it's way into law. Likewise, it sounds as if Christians feel threatened by the law influencing where and how they can worship. So, what's the compromise? Many here are Americans, and as Americans we're supposed to be accepting of each other. I don't think this "balance" is going to hold up much longer between law and religion, so how could we amicably and effectively amend the systems to better accomodate each other and their chosen proponents?
2007-05-26 08:18:17 · 16 answers · asked by randyken 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christ can come again.
2007-05-26 08:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a deep question and your E-mail will be stuffed with a ton of personal answers which, after reading the last one, the question will still remain unanswered. I am a christian, that is I believe in God and if Jesus is a part of the equation, I'll take that too! What do I have to loose; absolutely nothing, but what I gain, in short, is hope and peace for myself. Easy example: I could care less if a dollar bill has "in God we trust" printed on it, but I do care how much it will cost to have it reprinted. Of course any new money we print could be printed without the phrase. That would be a compromise. But then again, some atheist group would want the old money burnt and that would start yet another controversy. There are to many people with nothing better to do than volunteer their negativism for a "better tomorrow" because they live a lonely agitated life. I have those days myself and pray that tomorrow will be better. I think I'll go vacuum now, I've been putting it off - See Ya!
2007-05-26 15:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by nancie_usa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not all Christians. However, the best thing to do would be to keep the state and churches separate. I don't want anyone telling me how I can worship. Personally, I don't feel threatened by Atheist. I can understand their frustration that every Christian holiday is shoved down their throats. I feel like it's the merchants that use the holidays for selling things. So, Christians that have a problem with Atheists are just going to have to accept that they are around and realize that Christians aren't always going to get to have things the way they want it.
2007-05-26 15:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What US laws threaten how Christians can worship?Or anyone for that matter.There is absolute freedom of religion in this country. There are many hours in the day,and tons of churches,synagogues,mosques. They have absolute freedom to go anytime they wish. They even have the freedom to homeschool their children and teach them evolution is Satans tricks. They can pray silently anywhere they wish. There is one restriction,you cannot have mandatory ANY religion in the public sector. There is no persecution there. There is no movement to enact a law outlawing church. But,Christians aren't happy with that,and they will scream "persecution" until every last American is FORCED to pray to their god,or go to Canada, as some Christian idiots posted yesterday. They are free to worship. I simply would like to be free not to. The two are NOT equivalent
2007-05-26 15:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by nobodinoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, the atheist list of 'demands' is pretty light: Follow the letter and spirit of the Establishment Clause.
Get God's name off of money and out of the Pledge.
Teach science and not creation myths in public schools.
End blue laws.
And repeal unconstitutional religious tests for office in the five or so states that still have them.
That's not an exceptionally big list; the platform of a major party is several times as long.
2007-05-26 15:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sir, I already answered this question to the best of my ability. I am already helping, right here, right now, and in my life away from here. I am both a religious and political activist. What do you think I should do. Should I war on the atheists even though I know they are good people? Should I spit at Muslims. I am doing as my God told me to do...and that is all I have to say on the matter.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace, Peace and Love in Christ
Peg
2007-05-26 15:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As Americans,no...human beings which must co-habitate..lets let others live their own lives.The Constitution and Bill of rights are supposed to guarentee this,I thought??? But those that will not overcome their uneducated,frightened feelings,will be an influence. Vote and try to be an example for others to live their lives.
2007-05-26 15:24:46 · answer #7 · answered by mojomountain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't let atheist rule. Christianity isn't the only religion out there so why do they feel the need to change every one else way of life.
2007-05-26 15:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should make it so that you're free to practice whatever religion you like without all the discrimination and hate. Sure the law states that you're free to do that, but we really aren't. Society makes us feel like we can only believe one type of religion or you go to hell and that's not right.
2007-05-26 15:23:12 · answer #9 · answered by Water Witch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop putting Christians down. We are as entitled as anyone else to express our beliefs, but lately, we have been treated like a cancer in society. All we want is the best for all.
2007-05-26 15:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by JOYCE M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christian law was here first and over the years various groups and cry babies have demanded their special interest this or that should be allowed also. Gave a little and they took a mile, now they want more and more still.
This is ONE NATION under God, can we please remember the house rules!?
2007-05-26 15:28:06 · answer #11 · answered by coffee_pot12 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋