2007-09-12 12:19:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Texas I can not buy a bottle of wine on Sunday until after noon. Its not a big deal, but its still a christian based law. On a more serious note, atheists are not allowed to run for office in Texas according to the state constitution.
2007-09-12 12:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Federal holidays, granted by law. Christmas, Good Friday.
Blue laws, mostly now abolished, that forbade certain things on Sunday. Many states still have no liquor sales on Sunday.
To name a few. Mostly these were passed in the name of Christianity. Or, at least, Christian principles.
Swearing or taking the Lord's name in vain in public can be charged as disorderly conduct.
2007-09-12 12:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Supreme Court declared secular humanism to be a religion in 1961. I can show you many cases of where this religion has affected our laws. (Both abortion rights and gay marriage rights came after this)
2007-09-12 12:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christian Scientists, faith-healers, and Jehovah's Witnesses have been responsible for laws protecting our right to "opt out" of various medical procedures such as vaccination.
The Quakers were active in ending slavery, and much of this involved legal challenges to various specific cases.
The Quakers and Jehovah's Witnesses forced the U.S. military to recognize conscientious objectors.
The Universal Life Church (Kirby Hensley), which grants ministerial credentials to anybody who asks, has fought for (and won) the right of its ministers to perform weddings and such in all fifty states.
2007-09-12 13:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under British law, blasphemy used to be enough to get you sent to the penal colonies. If you read the convict records for the first fleet to come to Australia, the number of blasphemy charges will amaze you.
2007-09-12 12:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The opposition to abortion and stem cell research.
Polygamy is illegal - Christianity vs Mormons and other cultures.
Prostitution is illegal, basically a victimless "crime" -Christianity/Puritanism
Common law marriages - can't have 2 people living together without them being married. -Christianity/Puritanism
2007-09-12 12:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of murder 1 and murder 2 are the difference between premeditated and spontaneous acts. This is from the bible...I think. I'm not sure though.
2007-09-12 12:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name of God mentioned on money..... it's not a law but it does affect us....
2007-09-12 12:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by larissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling, prostitution, stores having to close Sunday.
2007-09-12 12:26:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have a right to knock on your doors as ministers, Jehovah's Witnesses appeal to the supreme court.
2007-09-12 12:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋