2007-07-05 05:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. It's all-encompassing in the USA.
2007-07-05 05:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Freedom of Religion only extends to one select religion then there is no freedom.
The same goes for freedom of speech. It may be that a person opinions offend me but I must defend their right to express those feelings.
2007-07-05 12:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My. my. Do I detect a defensive posture?
Amendment I. reads: 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.
By all means this right extends to ALL religious or a-religious beliefs.
That said, there are always going to be people who feel that anyone that isn't "for" their ideals is "against" them. AND that everyone should be saved from certain hell - even if it kills them. Which is why we have extremists in all faiths.
Pity the extremists, please. And pray for their souls.
And to Second Squirreling - yes indeed there is a statement about the separation of church and state - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion... This means precisely that. The Founding Fathers recognized that mixing religion and politics was a recipe for disaster - therefore there is no room for religion in politics - and I believe there is no room for politics in religion...
But tell that to Jesus - whose torture and execution was politically driven. Boy did THAT backfire.
2007-07-05 12:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it extends nowhere. You know, since the words "Separation of Church and State" appear nowhere in the US Constitution, it's worth pointing out that "freedom of religion" doesn't either.
2007-07-05 12:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Freedom of Religion = Worship Jesus any way you want to.
:)
2007-07-05 12:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. i say you should be free to do whatever you wish, especailly in regards to religion, in so far as it does not trample on the rights of others. which is why i am very much for the seperation of church and state.
2007-07-05 12:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by Adam of the wired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, no.
Considering I am a member of a religious minority that would be a silly stance for me to take.
2007-07-05 12:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not! please refer to my question: Aren't you glad (we) Americans have Freedom of Religion?
2007-07-05 12:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by TRV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋