Being that Independence Day was yesterday, it got me thinking... I am so thankful that we (American's) actually have the right to believe what we choose to believe. While ppl are giving their lives so we can have Freedom of Religion, we sit here and try to take that away from eachother, bashing eachothers beliefs/or lack there of.Instead, lets be thankful..We don't have a religion forced upon us by the Government and are killed if we don't abide...I am sincerly grateful that there are people that are willing to fight for our Freedom. If you have any friends,family,or loved ones that are in the Military..I say thank you! And May God Bless... (no offense ment by that.) Just my form of appreciation...
Arent you thankful?...
2007-07-05 05:44:26 · 14 answers · asked by TRV 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
WOW! I'd be pissed if I had a loved one in the Military fighting for YOUR rights and some of you aren't even greatful...
Some of ya'll are sorry...and need to get over yourselves and you "poor little me" mentality....
2007-07-05 06:11:00 · update #1
Yes, I'm grateful....
kinda funny how it doesn't apply on here isn't it!
WOOHOO! Freedom for everyone! ....except CHRISTIANS of course.
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I'm a little confused about the people who bash George Bush for living out his faith while president. Why do you think we voted for him?! Because we agree with the majority of his beliefs! DUH! He would be a pretty sneaky guy if he pretended to believe these things and then quit as soon as he got elected.
Sorry, tough luck, he won the election... better luck next time. That's the way voting is supposed to work.
2007-07-05 05:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by queenbee0889 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. There is a sustained infringement of civil liberties in this country (spearheaded by the religious right) and unless something is done it's going to get worse.
As Benjamin Franklin said "The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. "
2007-07-05 12:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by TriciaG28 (Bean na h-Éireann) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yet there are so many people who want to take it away from us. Yes, I thank God that we have this written into the first amendment of our constitution, and they cannot take it away. They try to take prayer out of our schools, but they can't keep our kids from praying. The ACLJ is coming against the ACLU and law suits are being launched and won for our children who have been suspended for praying in school.
2007-07-06 01:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Caveman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish it were true.
Oh, it's partly true - but religions steal from me daily by taking tax exemptions, and they print religious sayings on our money, and they try to force children to say the Prayer of Allegiance.
Still, thank freethinkers, it's better than most countries.
2007-07-05 12:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very thankful yet believe that many of our founders would be rolling over in their graves if they saw what became of their Constitution and how it's been bastardized so badly for political position.
2007-07-05 12:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Our freedom of conscience is an inalienable right. The government is not praiseworthy because it "allows" us this right. America is just a country, one that I am not really on good terms with. It is merely an arrogant, hypocritical, self-righteous beast that has no sense of justice.
2007-07-05 12:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh YES,imagine if you had to live in Saudi Arabia or Iran or Iraq!
2007-07-05 19:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's an often under-appreciated aspect of our society.
2007-07-05 12:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of religion is a nice thing, enjoy it while you have it!
2007-07-05 12:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet! And we would be wise to remember that everyone (else) has a right to his own stupid opinion.
2007-07-05 12:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by Beejee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋