Freedom of religion applies to all religions?

Question

So why do some Christians behave as though that freedom only belongs to their faith?
From the gross overreaction to the Hindu prayer that was said in the Congress yesterday, I can only conclude that some Christians believe that the first amendment applies only to them and no one else. How sad.

Primoa-the Senate has opened with a Christian prayer many times. And you didn't answer the question. Do you believe that freedom of religion applies to all religions or only to your own?

Joshua B-in other countries people are murdered, tortured and imprisoned for their faith, and you have the nerve to tell me your persecuted because you can't have Government acknowledgement of your faith above all others? Do me a favor.

Yes, freedom from religion as well.

Answer 1

Freedom of religion does apply to all religions. I think every religion should be honored and respected. That doesn't mean one has to agree with it–just respect it. I think we all worship the same Entity anyway (here come the thumbs down). Our wonderful Bill of Rights provides freedom of religion for us. We need to allow all religions here, and we need to respect the fact that some people don't have a religion at all.

Answer 2

The overreaction to the Hindu prayer is actually a REACTION to the removal of all things Christian from National Monuments and historical documents. The reality is there is truly no freedom of religion, freedom of speech etc in any country, because you cannot control people who think their ideas and opinions are right. When people stop killing each other over differences of opinion/color of skin/religion, etc, then only can you have a country of true freedoms. Until then, you just have words on paper and people seething inside. This country was founded by a mix of different countries that shared a common God but with globalization comes change, and with change comes discord.

Answer 3

First things first, I am a Christian. But, I have nothing against any other religions, I only defend mine when people doubt it and me. I have never been anything else but a Christian, and I know that many others are the same, so what can we say about other religions? If we think they are wrong, then whoop-dee-doo, but that`s because we believe in our own. They think our religion is wrong. I don`t care what other people pray about, or how they pray, why should I? And we do not force people to become Christians, it is their choice, and, if they choose something else, then good for them, or not. You can choose whatever you want.

Answer 4

That's exactly what the religious right believes. Congress always opens with a prayer, but they're fine with that as long as it's a Christian prayer. A Protestant one.

You should have seem them when the candidates for chaplain included a Catholic priest.

You other guys just don't get it, do you? There should be NO prayers in Congress.

Answer 5

Amendment I 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.

That's any religion, any speech, any people peaceably assembling and any petition to the government for a redress of grievances.
The Christians have a right to complain and we have an EQUAL RIGHT to complain back. They have no right to censor us and we equally have no right to censor them.
The Bush regime has pretty much ignored all this. Let us hope the next bunch don't or we'll have to vote them out too.

Answer 6

Freedom of religion is something that is granted by a government, which in itself violates separation of church and state. But for argument's sake, let's say OK, fine. From a governmental standpoint, it applies. But, from the standpoint of a follower of Jesus Christ, I find it to be an insult, as America was founded upon Christian values and morality, which is why America thrived and flourished in the first place, being blessed by God.

The flip-side of that coin is that everything that is happening, such as the Hindu prayer that you mention, is prophetic. God's Word says that in the last days, there will be a great falling away from the faith, the Word, and the church of Jesus Christ. It is happening all over the world, but nowhere as fast as it is in America. Other nations are just now accepting the gospel of Christ, and will replace America as God's chosen nations. Judgement is coming soon, and rightly so.

EDIT : My dear, in other countries all over the world, Christians are being persecuted and murdered, as well as imprisoned and tortured for their embracing and spreading of the gospel of Christ, as well.

Answer 7

They will tell you we are a Christian Nation founded on Christian values (We weren' they were humanitarian values). And your right. They freak out over OTHER religions in our laws, but fight like hell to put theirs into it.
I don't think ANY prayer should be allowed in Congress personally. But I do think the Christians need to get off their high horse and acting persecuted. Oh poor them. They are the majority! It must be so damn hard? Do you know my daughter can't wear a pentacle to school? She'll get suspended. Freedom of religion my ***.

Answer 8

Christians are being pushed out of the public forum. A hindu can pray in Congress, but if a Christian prays in school they can get sued and kicked out? Jews and Muslims can display their religious holiday symbols in NYC public schools, but the nativity scene is banned?
Fair and equal with out bias against Christianity would be nice.

Answer 9

Which is why the Ten Commandments are trying to be taken down everywhere, and "In God We Trust" and "Under God" are being persecuted so much. Yeah, I can see how you would think it favors Christians over others.

Answer 10

What do you expect. The christian religion for all the love and faith it supposedly has basically condemns people for not belieiving in Jesus or God.