In the early '70's, in the deep religious south, my father was instutionalized, for many years, for relentlessly claiming that every word of the bible was true. He would not give in to science, and tried to push these delusions on his children (my sisters and I). It was decided, by a judge, that the school system knew more than he did. He defiantly stuck to his guns. The judge decided that this level of delusion could not be allowed to influence children. Why is it now okay? What happened to my country?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070520/ts_alt_afp/uspoliticsreligion_070520222942
2007-05-26 17:50:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's because it's religion. If religion weren't the norm, they would be institutionalized. But religion is this proverbial sacred cow that can't be touched, even if it does cause people to be a danger to themselves or others.
While I agree that freedom of religion is very important, religion should not be off limits as a cause for insanity.
2007-05-26 18:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sacred Chao 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians don't denounce science. Science is God's blueprint for how the universe works. Don't make assumptions.
In addition, you are referring to the "deep religious south" of the 1970's. The beliefs of southern Americans were flawed back then, as we can see from the African-American Civil Rights Movement which took place around the same time. Many southerners at that time were racist despite their apparent faith in Christ. But what about people like Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks? These individuals, grounded in Christ, were stirred to lead the movement which pushed for equality between blacks and whites. Although Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, both strong Christians, were persecuted by Southerners, it is because of them that caucasian Americans today know how to treat individuals of other ethnicities with slightly more respect. Are you trying to say that we should jail people like them?
2007-05-26 18:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by blueanswers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here you go again? Why do you have SO many religious questions, most trying to bash Christians?
Why is it OK to have a Museum of Natural History, but not not a creationism museum? Christians believe in Science. There are a few that wont even go see a doctor if they are sick... but for the typical Christian in America, we believe in Science.
THe big difference being you think all of a sudden there was a "bang" and POOF! The universe is here. We believe God spoke, and "poof", the Universe is here. Is there really THAT much of a difference?
Why are YOU afraid of having two points of view?
The fact of the matter is a heck of a lot of Americans (90%) believe in a higher power.... most of that percentage being Christian.
Also, are you implying that your father was put in jail for teaching creationism? I do not beleave you, so what part of that story are you leaving out?
The first amendment protects our right to freely practice religion.
Evolution is a faith as much as Creationism is.... there is no good scientific proof of it. Creationism can not be disproven.
The bottom line here is this is AMERICA, where ALL beliefs, opinions, and even moonbats like you have a right to voice their opinions.
2007-05-26 18:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These idiots were always around. What happened with your father was a rarity, there were always redneck zealot judges in the south. The only difference is we hear more about them in the secular world because of the media(I think).
2007-05-26 17:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by brad williams 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Freedom of religion. Everyone has a Constitutional right to be ignorant. The judge's ruling was wrong, if understandable; religious nonsense is not usually a threat to anyone's health (although the pocketbook is another matter).
2007-05-26 17:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're right.
Creationists, and other religious people (that's code for Christians) should be herded into reeducation work camps and brutally taught to think the right thoughts and believe the right things.
That'll show 'em.
2007-05-26 17:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by Skooz 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
like the "bankers" on TV - "creationists" everywhere! heavens....
I suppose because the USA a free country. Giving you the benefit of the doubt on your testimony, I would suggest that the judge was in violation of the US constitution there.
I hope you've reconciled :)
blessings :)
2007-05-26 17:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My answer to your initial question is that our democracy works well on some occasions and permits people to believe some rather odd things.
Politics is another matter and that has to do with power.
2007-05-26 17:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to quote the song - ' the lunatics have taken over the asylum'
And the rest of the world will be forced to return to the 13th c
2007-05-26 18:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, they need to still be doing that. Those poor people brainwashed by religion need help.
2007-05-26 17:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋