Is it still bigotry if the group you discriminate against is Christians?

Question

Why do some feel that it is alright to discriminate against Christians?

Answer 1

There is no institution or large political group that discriminates against Christians. Don't confuse the belief in a separation of church and state with anti Christianity.

Answer 2

Its the same reason why white males are discriminated against.

Is it right? No, not at all (though, being a white, male, Christian, I know my opinion doesn't matter).

Since Christianity is, or is perceived to be the majority, people consider it impossible to discriminate against them. They think that the majority is always the discriminator.

It was a joke in my senior business class in college. I was one of the only two boys and the only white boy. The teacher taught the class that: "What is diversity?" Class reply: "everyone but Yun" (not my real name of course). It was also a joke that I would have the hardest time getting a job since everyone else could have the advantage of not looking like its discriminatory if they were hired.
Bear in mind the teacher and the class were all my friends and it was a joke that I thought was funny.

Answer 3

To discriminate against any group, creed, race, ideology... is by definition bigotry. Christian. is a derogatory term used by the Jews in Roman times. I prefer the definition of followers of the teaching of Jesus Christ. To simplify, the secular progressives, who's leader is the ACLU doesn't want God in the public square period. Even thou 80% of Americans are of a Christian sect be it Catholic, or what ever. Good news thou, The ACLU has taken this as far as they can at the moment in the courts and have been defeated for the most part, so Merry Christmas!!!

Answer 4

Actual discrimination would be wrong.
Perceived discrimination is where the issue start though-not being allowed to force your beliefs on others and have the gov't sponsor your beliefs is not discrimination.

However, being barred from protesting because it might upset the people youre protesting (as happened to Christians who legally asked to protest a gay pride event in Atlanta) is wrong.

Answer 5

First, in my us of a (u . s .) religions are loose to believe and prepare despite marriage rites they like. in spite of the secular regulation. no freedom has been infringed at right here. The regulations replicate the final public. no longer merely factions of the few. however the regulations do no save polygamists from practising, nor do they avert Catholics from determining which marriages to properly known interior of their faith. those religions are loose to do what they want as long because it does no longer violate the regulations regarding a marriage legally registered with the state. 2d, any given us of a's regulations are made with the aid of making use of that us of a. the worldwide demographics have no longer something to do with it. while you're a citizen of the u . s . you're in the overpowering majority. claiming minority status is ludacris. in the u . s . Christians are the final public of the inhabitants. for sure no longer a minority.

Answer 6

In what way do you feel Christians are "discriminated against"?

If I got together with 100 of my friends and built a building where we could meet, socialize, discuss things, etc. we would have to pay for that building with money that had been taxed. But if we call that building a church we get a tax deduction for the money we put into it. If that's not a governmental subsidy for religion then I don't know what is.

Answer 7

Replace the word Christians with white men.

Answer 8

I think I'd need to ask you what you mean by discrimination.

If you mean demanding that Christians keep their myths out of public schools, the courts, the law, the pharmacy, and other arenas that affect non-believers then I would have to say I'm for this.

If you mean lynching Chirstians, raping Christian women, having separate bathrooms for Christians, denying Christians the right to marry, denying them the right to worship, or denying them employment based on their religion. I'd have to say this is wrong. Then again I haven't heard of this at all - have you?

Answer 9

Wow...what a goofy question. Duh, bro.....98% of the folks here in the good 'ol USA ARE christians! Do people discriminate against themselves? Let's see....Do you see any signs in store windows that say, "No, shirts, no shoes, no christians, no service?" Any help wanted signs that say, "No christians need apply!" Are churches driven underground? If you answer 'yes' to any of these questions, you're a ditto-head. Sometimes I wonder about you people!

Answer 10

Its no different than discriminating against fat people.