The Rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?
2007-10-29 14:20:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Backoff! - Maybe I can, if you can tell me why I should.
2007-10-29 14:26:49 · update #1
its easy enough in the US .. ive never had religeous beliefs imposed on me ..
2007-10-29 14:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basic human rights extend far past the ones guaranteed to us by the US constitution. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are contained in American documents, and there is a big wide world out there that isn't compromised of only Americans. That being said, I could not respect any religion that compromised any of my human rights, including the American ones, but not exclusive to them, such as the right to food, medical care, the right not to be murdered or raped or mutilated...
Edit: What's wrong with the asker's avatar? Just curious why it shoud bother anybody.
Edit again: Let me unblock the email preference for you, then.
2007-10-29 21:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Molten Orange 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OF course, I can respect them...I just wouldn't join them..But what religions are you referring to here? I do think my belief in God,,,,gives me the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...I don't see in the bible,,,where these rights are taken away when you become a Christian. You must be thinking of some of the Middle Eastern religions.
2007-10-29 21:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you saying you feel like religion limits what you can do?
I don't know what religion you're talking about, but my religion doesn't make me feel that way. Instead, I think it does the opposite.
Most people say religion binds you, and makes it so you can't enjoy life, but I think it frees you.
Religion says don't do a certain thing, but the only reason why is so we do not get addicted to that certain thing. If we're addicted, are we really free?
2007-10-29 21:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by Scott the duckling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a relationship.
That's like saying "Can you respect Marriage when you have to give up ..yadayadayadayadayadayada".
If that's the case, don't get married.
Don't like religion, don't get religion.
Remember, it's a dry heat.
2007-10-29 21:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I can't. Not me personally.
I see no reason to respect ANY religion that wishes to control not only the lives of those who chose to follow it, but those that don't.
2007-10-29 21:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by ?Heretic? 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Can you change your avatar please.
Edit** If I type the reason here. I will be reported. Will send you an email
2007-10-29 21:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by Maple Sugar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't accept or respect a false religion, but I can accept and respect the person.
2007-10-29 21:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it prohibits ME from enjoying my rights, No.
2007-10-29 21:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by punch 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, predators prey on the weak.
2007-10-29 21:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Waas up 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋