freedom of religion, freedom of speech ...
but still claim to be "patriots"
2007-12-08 01:45:46 · 16 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is more a matter of wanting the 1st admendment enforced ... Not being opposed to it!
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. " US Constitution, First Amendment
As far as I am concerned not allowing prayer in schools, not allowing 'creationism', and forbidding the practice of any religious rite in schools and government offices is a direct violation of our first amendment rights.
2007-12-08 01:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because their "faith" is so weak that they feel the need to force everybody else into paying lip-service the tenets of their religion. It makes it seem more "real" if others are constantly bolstering their delusions. Secretly, deep down, they know that it's all a lie - that's why they hate to be confronted with people who say so without reservation.
(I know this is merely the converse of their anthem that "Atheists are only here because they secretly believe in God" - the difference, of course, is that atheists aren't the ones making antecedently absurd assertions with absolutely nothing to back them up.)
"As far as I am concerned not allowing prayer in schools, not allowing 'creationism', and forbidding the practice of any religious rite in schools and government offices is a direct violation of our first amendment rights."
Well, of course, you are wrong. Pray in school all you like; but you can't make it a matter of policy. "Creationism" is pure religion, and simply does not belong in biology class, any more than discussion of the Hindu chakras is appropriate to an anatomy class. Nor do government offices have any business making religion "official," although of course each individual is free to believe and worship as he will. What you people can't seem to grasp is that this is a PROTECTION of everybody's right to practice the religion he chooses, or none at all. Because, again, what you really want is for everybody to agree with YOU.
2007-12-08 01:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think other "religions" are trying to get Christians not to have freedom- remember Christ is not allowed to be spoken of in schools- even though my children won't stop speaking His name- however a school district in northern California is teaching a class where the children for one month live as Muslims to learn their customs- now that is freedom of religion, so why can't schools teach the Christian religion. Interesting thought, that will probably get me many thumbs down, and that too will prove that we are not "free" to share our religion, or should I say relationship.
2007-12-08 03:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Foolish boy don't you know that the founding fathers intended the first amendment only for Christians. Not the other ones or the Atheists. Study your history books.
2007-12-08 02:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not everything that one claims to be a right or freedom to do something is really 'freedom'. Real Christians believe in the universality of salvation meaning, religious affliation does not matter in the issue of salvation. As regards to freedom of speech, not because one is free to say or print anything, he should. Some speech or representation of speech, like pornography, is not really freedom but license (abuse of freedom, rootword of licentious). For example, it is freedom to print photographs but licentious to print pornographic photographs (especially child pornography). The concept of freedom is vast and should be boundless but there should still be consideration for taste and morals.
2007-12-08 01:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by reg 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They don't. They are all for freedom of speech - so long as that speech coincides with what they personally believe.
2007-12-08 01:53:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
According to Old Prez Bush you can't be a patriot unless you are a Christian!... He said that this is a Nation under god!
2007-12-08 01:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it's in conflict with their imperative to enforce their religion.
2007-12-08 03:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus Chrysler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian veteran of the US and i still would die for your right to disagree with me. Peace be with you
2007-12-08 02:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I see the exact opposite.
Christians are told to keep their beliefs to themselves, but atheists are free to say whatever they want, without consequence. Then scientists are fired (or not retained) because of their beliefs, including the Theology professors who DARED to believe in God.
Let's see...Theology = Study of God. Doesn't it seem odd that a believer in God would get fired for studying God?
Did you read the one about a high school Validictorian has her diploma held until she apologizes for free speech.
Come back to reality...
2007-12-08 01:56:42 · answer #10 · answered by zeal4him 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋