By this I also mean the freedom to be agnostic, athiest, etc... So many here can't seem to handle that others have the RIGHT to believe as they wish. That's terribly sad, and a bit scary too.
2007-11-17 08:38:09 · 26 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I meant Freedom OF Religion, sorry.
2007-11-17 08:46:17 · update #1
The Freedom to believe what you want is there...don't let the detractors fill your thoughts, they are harmless, nothing but a buzz from a gnat.
Salam
2007-11-17 14:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ahmad H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that people should have full freedom to choose their religion and exercise their faith accordingly. Mocking others' faiths is undoubtedly not for the best interest of humanity.
Sadly, in present days, some Muslim-majority states have somewhat failed to recognize the freedom of religion of their citizens, i.e., Non-Muslims and certain Muslims who are considered as heretics and apostates.
For most people in the West, leaving one's religion (apostasy) is simply not an issue of great concern. Some may be disappointed when such an event occurs, but today changing religions is so common that it just doesn't arouse much antagonism or anger — even the world "apostate" is hardly used anymore. That, however, is not the case in Islam where apostasy continues to be a crime punishable by death: those who are apostates must fear for their lives and even the lives of their families.
2007-11-18 02:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by Duke of Tudor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As on your examples they are extremely incorrect. in spite of if an corporation has a sparkling shaven coverage they won't discriminate because of the fact the beard is for non secular reasons. the example i take advantage of is on the same time as i became interior the U. S. Air stress it is not allowed to conceal your head indoors with a cap or hat or something of that nature yet Muslim, and Jewish believers have been allowed to positioned on there non secular head positioned on. the government facilitates non secular freedom and have faith me the ACLU has no longer something extra applicable to do than combat a number of those lawsuits. The would be throughout it if somebody truthfully complained yet they are to busy taking the ten commandments from courts and below God out of each and every thing. SO i do no longer see your argument as valid.
2016-10-17 02:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of religion also means freedom from religion.
The problem comes because whilst most people, especially atheists, believe in the concept of freedom of religion the Christians are scared stiff of atheists and try to demonize them turn it into a religion and otherwise slander those who do not believe as they do.
What a weak faith they must have!!!!
2007-11-17 08:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from the perspective of an American, I don't believe we have the freedoms those who bucked the (English) system and created the Declaration of Independence desired. We live in a limited democracy. As long as what you say connects with the "majority" or the one with the power, it's fine. The minute it doesn't, there's trouble in paradise.
2007-11-17 08:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. however, this is a public forum and if someone asks me a question about a belief I don't agree with, I'm going to say as much. People have the right to believe whatever they want, but they also have the right to disbelieve anything they want, and they have the right to express both (and others have the right to disagree).
2007-11-17 08:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally believe that anyone who seeks the only true GOD! will have a relationship with him. For example i am a Person who is outspoken and many times i know she is embarssed of some of the personal things i witness to in church. When i say she i am refering to my wife!. On the other hand she is not as bold as i am and she also does not speak out like i do, However we both believe in the same GOD! and Both of us commune with the same and only GOD! and even tho our methods are different we both love the same GOD!!
2007-11-17 09:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by ronboisit 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Sadly, if I were so inclined to serve our nation, I would die for the very people who ridicule, judge, and dislike me for thier right to believe that.
Sad huh? I know a lot of atheist and pagan vets. Some diabled. All for the fundamentalist Christians right to speak out hatefully against other human beings. It dispicable.
2007-11-17 09:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm from the atheist and skeptical camp, and I do support everyones' right to believe any damn silly thing they want to in the privacy of their own homes.
If you are going to take your silly ideas out into the public arena, or try to proselytize then the gloves are off and you are fair game for challenging your beliefs.
I apply this to fundamentalists trying to change the law or stack the courts or homeopaths trying to have their nonsense used in hospital settings.
2007-11-17 08:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. That's one reason why I love America. Also freedom from religion is OK.
2007-11-17 08:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋