It's just like the ones a lot of churches use. Big difference is that every week it gets a new phrase, or quote from various atheists, pagans, satanists etc. etc. The only thing not used on it is anything from Christianity, since they already have plenty. Case went to court, billboard stays. I don't think the churches had the right to complain about it, since they have so many displaying their beliefs. What do you think?
2007-11-30 15:14:59 · 16 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Judge through the case out, and a few dozen people warned that if the subject came up again, the churches in question would be sued. Last I heard, a couple of the churches were trying to get another billboard put up on the same stretch of road. Nobody has allowed them to so far.
2007-11-30 15:18:54 · update #1
I'm a Christian, and I think the billboard should stay. I'm not bothered by dissenting opinions. It wasn't necessarily wrong for the churches to voice their objection, since that is within their right. However, to attempt getting the billboard removed altogether was, indeed, wrong. Freedom of speech is for everyone, not just for the people whose opinions match ours.
2007-11-30 15:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think if one group is allowed to "advertise" so should another. That is part of the freedoms we enjoy here.
Reminds me of something I saw on the interstate heading to Kentucky. There was a stretch of road where there were quite a few religious type billboards. Just north of Bowling Green there is a large one speaking out against adultery on the left side of the road & on the right side of the road is a large yellow sign for the Adult Superstore at the next exit..I just found it ironic is all.
2007-11-30 15:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech would not strengthen to compelling your perspectives on somebody else. For a Mormon to merchandise to the commercial of an anti-Mormon sign isn't a marvel and he has each precise to call for that the sign be taken down. You asked "What befell to unfastened speech? Freedom of expression? non secular freedom?" What befell to a guy's precise to assert what he can and can't do along with his own own property?
2016-11-13 02:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it was wrong. This is the U.S. and the last time I checked the Bill of Rights allows freedom of religion, which I take to mean freedom to have any religion or no religion. Christianity shouldn't be shown favoritism.
2007-11-30 15:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think in The Bill Of Rights it quotes Freedom of Speech.
2007-11-30 15:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gyspy Soul 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think we have freedom of religion in this country, and regardless of what messages the church doesnt want out there, they have no control over that.
Because Christianity isnt the only religion, as much as they would like it to be.
2007-11-30 15:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by Phyrekiss 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We have freedom of speech in this country, and we are guaranteed the right to BE offended as a result. Unless the billboard presented something illegal in the county (like porn) they have no right to take it down.
2007-11-30 15:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think that as long as it is done in good taste, in other words, no vulgarity, no bashing, or making fun of religion, even if I don't like or agree with it, it has a right to be displayed.
2007-11-30 15:20:02 · answer #8 · answered by jenx 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. As long as it does not contain anything imflamitory, it's fine.
2007-11-30 15:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by elder_moon81 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the court.
I have a high suspicion for anyone or anything that says I shouldn't listen to what other people have to say.
2007-11-30 15:18:20 · answer #10 · answered by 雅威的烤面包机 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋