Why are our laws gradually moving toward pleasing the mass minority instead of the other way around..cant pray in school, but we can hand out condoms to our 3rd graders..what kind of christian messeges are we sending to our youth?
2007-12-04 07:58:16 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
not about condoms or praying in school..saying that were sending mixed messages
2007-12-04 08:05:27 · update #1
This country isn't a Christian country. It was founded on freedom of religion. No matter what religion they are.
I'm Christian, but that doesn't mean that I am all for a Christian agenda when it comes to this country. We all have a right to believe as we will. I do think it's wrong to take that religious freedom away from others though, like the praying in school thing. I think this country has gone a little nutty in that respect. If you don't want to participate, don't, but leave those of us who want to alone. Is it really going to hurt you to hear one or two prayers a year?
I also believe that teaching our kids religion should be done in the home and church, not school. It's our responsibility, as parents, to teach our kids what we want them to know. Leaving religion out of the schools can be a good thing for those of us who believe this. If you teach your kids the right way, and reinforce what is taught, you won't have to worry about them handing out condoms, or anything of the sort. Those are just my feelings, take it as you will.
2007-12-04 08:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by odd duck 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't want to say I agree with handing out condoms to our 3rd graders, but our country was founded under the notion of a freedom of religion. Just because the masses believe in one thing, forming our laws based on that one religion goes against everything this country stands for. Furthermore, this country isn't only made up of Christians and Athiests. There are several religions and beliefs out there and the foundation of this country allows its people to believe and follow whichever they want. The focus of our schools should not be about sending a Christian message. They can focus on sending positive messages and good morals, but that isn't necessarily a Christitan thing. It's not even necessarily a religion thing. It's not like all Athiests have bad morals and don't know right from wrong. I bet you the majority of Athiests would agree that giving 3rd graders condoms is probably not the best thing to do, but the government and school systems should function independent of religion. It sounds like you are generalizing a group based on a small sample of what you have experienced. Again, that freedom is why this nation was formed. I am not saying Christianity or any religion for that matter is wrong, I am just saying the freedom to choose is what makes this country great. Why limit the views of an entire free nation to follow the guidelines of something the people that founded this country were trying to get away from? Christianity follows some pretty good standards of living, but that can be taught without it having anything to do with a specific religion. If you want your kids to follow the Christian religion, thats what Churches are for.
2007-12-04 08:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nic A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are actually a secular nation, that allows all religions to exist. We are not a christian nation. If you want a country influenced by one religion, check out how well in works in the middle east. Also, the point of the constitution is that the minority is pleased the same as the majority. I think your biggest complaint should be that people aren't being taught the Constitution.
2007-12-04 08:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is just what the writers of Constitution wanted. INDIVIDUAL rights. It is to protect every citizen, not the majority.
You do know we are not a Christian country and many of the founding fathers were deists. Thomas Jefferson was a deist and he is the major contributor to the writing of the Constitution. George Washington was not a practicing Christian.
2007-12-04 08:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want a society of only your religion, then go build one. This one was mixed to start with and getting more-so, sorry to hear that you find it impossible to deal. The world isn't made of just little villages of people with the same beliefs anymore.
Yeah, blame ridiculous comments like "hand out condoms to our 3rd graders" on us, nitwit. (So who's making them to fit 8 and 9-year-olds...)
2007-12-04 08:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government of the US has always been a secular Republic whether some theists like it or not. Our ancestors seem to be smarter than a lot of people today - they knew what they were doing in avoiding a theocracy.
Children can pray in school anytime they want - it just can't be publicly led prayer sessions. Some seem to like to forget that when pushing their own agenda.
2007-12-04 08:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No matter how many times you fundies repeat it, a lie is still a lie. Our government is in no way, shape, or form christian based, nor will it ever be. A little reading from the words of the founders of our country will confirm this truth. Few of them were christian.
2007-12-04 08:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, then we could be exactly the same as Sudan, Iran, and a number of other countries that use religion as a basis for their government. Pretty soon we'd be hearing about the primitive Baptist militia fighting with the Lutherans.
Of course, we Catholics know you're all heretics, and when we take over, you'll all be stoned, and not in a good way.
2007-12-04 08:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Can you please give a link to the news story about handing out condoms to third graders? I missed that one. Probably the same way you missed that little thing in the constitution about separation of church and state. (yes, I know the phrase separation of church and state is not mentioned, but the meaning is clear)
2007-12-04 08:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The kind you should be giving them every Sunday in the church or synagogue of your choice, the kind as a responsible parent you should be giving them every day. As far as using public tax dollars to promote your religion above others in the public school system--that would be a big thumbs down.
2007-12-04 08:04:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋