Why don't some people understand the difference between freedom OF religion and freedom FROM religion?

Question

Don't people understand that freedom of religion doesn't mean banning religion from the public? When our Founding Fathers wrote the First Amendment, I don't they meant absence of all religion from the public. Having religious symbols in public places is not implying preference or imposition of one's beliefs on others. They're just symbols for crying out loud! It's completely innocent and harmless! No one is forcing anyone to believe in or conform to Christianity! I would have no problem with insignificant, little Islam symbols being displayed in public places because I understand the difference between freedom OF religion and freedom FROM religion! Doesn't anyone else understand that difference?

No, Strattz. I wouldn't mind Satanist symbols being displayed. People should allowed to display their beliefs or symbols of them wherever they want. It's called freedom of expression.

RedsForever: Yes, I do understand separation of church and state. All separation of church and state means is the government not imposing religious beliefs of people and not forcing them to conform to a certain religion's doctrines or practices. The harmless, innocent act of putting religious symbols up in public does not fulfill that criteria.

Answer 1

Do you understand separation of Church and State?

I don't think so.

Answer 2

Leslie: i like your way yet I nonetheless disagree. protecting development (REO): Why do you bypass away a bad assertion then withdraw it while the asker refers to it? There are some JWs (meant) that do this - that's fairly very stupid. yet Reo, this time you got caught by utilising a "sister" . . lol. Rustic: relating to "Pagan events" the JWs 100pc have self belief this to be biblical, it is why they refrain. although - you're suited in what you assert. If the repercussions and outcomes weren't so unfavorable (disfellowshiping case in point) Im particular some might think again their stance on many matters, actual the blood concern. The Watchtower designed the "ruin the guidelines and you're out" area to their org, not the bible and under no circumstances God.

Answer 3

what did I miss ... which religion got banned?

and where?

where religion doesn't belong is the big money and big vote special interest racket. I'd just be careful what church you follow and what their best interest are. The people at the controls right now are ideologues, and if they have their way we will end up with some kind of unholy alliance of big business and Christian conservatism. Military-industrial theocracy isn't something I would like to live under.

Answer 4

you wrote:
" I don't they meant absence of all religion from the public."
I don't understand this...........

So you will not mind some Satanist symbols being displayed?

Edit:
That's fine by me then, Not that I worship Satan.........I just think that what is fair for one is fair for all......

Answer 5

one person cannot judge another's religion...it is not for you to say that my lack of what you decide makes a religion is a lack of religion...I have my morality and vision of life...it is probably different from yours, but it not your place to label me or my beliefs as a lack of something....maybe it is a lack of what you believe, so what.....I know you believe you have the "one true faith", but, that's the point....I need to protect my own logic from you...

So your saying that it is wrong to have no recognized religion (or aas you say, no religion) but ok to worship your satan?

Answer 6

I agree with you whole-heartedly!
I think our founding fathers would be shocked and dismayed on how the liberals are trying to twist their good intentions.
They are getting bolder as PC takes a firm hold. I sure hope the tide turns and we can go back to Christmas Trees and Easter Parades. (and why are gay parades okay but not Easter parades...)