It seems that some antichrists out there think it means 'Separation of Church & United States'. But that isn't what it means at all.
'Separation of Church & State' comes from Amendment 1: Religious establishment prohibited. Freedom of speech, of press, right to assemble & to petition.
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 peaceable to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
2. And another ? is 'Why do people assemble (unpeaceably) around funerals of our military & protest our military who died for our country. When this is an 'unpeaceful assembly' that takes away the rights of the families of the loved ones who died? Isn't this type of protest actually unconstitutional?
Since it is really threatening other Americans & taking away their rights.
Please answer both questions.
2007-12-31 09:48:59 · 23 answers · asked by t a m i l 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
me, I hope I didn't write the question that poorly. I believe it is unconstitutional to gather around someone elses funeral (where someone from our military died) & protest against our military. Because that isn't a peaceful gathering with a petition. That is gathering to threaten. So? I believe that is unconstitutional. Do you agree?
2007-12-31 15:33:12 · update #1
I don't think they think about it. I think they "hand-wave" about it.
2007-12-31 09:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by guyster 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian Preacher, writer and Evangelist I will answer the second question first. The people that are protesting at the funeral of a military person, or any other for that matter, had better search their hearts because they are NOT being an example of Jesus Christ.
First question is simply that the State of Ohio, for instance, will not have, support or legislate a State Church.
2007-12-31 10:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by drg5609 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your definition is right, but I think some of them believe that separation of church & state means a church can do anything it wants and the laws have no right to interfere. Sort of "I can do what I want and you can;t touch me" attitude
The funeral protesters are protesting the war, but chose a very poor place and time to do it
2007-12-31 10:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a right to pray, but no one can force someone else do to so. (Prayer in schools.)
Religion has no place in schools. There are students and teachers who have different beliefs. No one should be forced to do something he or she does not feel comfortable doing.
NO ONE has the right to protest at the funeral of one of our military. I agree with you. It is disrespectful.
2007-12-31 09:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that the U.S. government is not suppose to make any laws that effect religion, or sets up a national religion.
The Christian Bible is suppose to be the morale guide for the government.
2007-12-31 09:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by tim 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't have much time to type, but I believe (from looking back on when "separation of church and state" was formed) that this was created to protect religious right and protect the church from the government.
2007-12-31 09:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by Finally conceived a lil Pumpkin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See, here's the problem. You're asking them questions that make sense.
If you start waving facts around willy-nilly, next thing you know you'll start asking for photographic proof that their 'gods' exist.
Take it easy on them. They're challenged.
2007-12-31 09:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
it means what it means. the church will have nothing to do with the government and the government will have nothing to do with the church.
"And another ? is 'Why do people assemble (unpeaceably) around funerals of our military & protest our military who died for our country. When this is an 'unpeaceful assembly' that takes away the rights of the families of the loved ones who died? Isn't this type of protest actually unconstitutional?
Since it is really threatening other Americans & taking away their rights.?
you mean to tell me that the right to asemble is against our rights??? your also saying we shouldnt gather to remember our fallen serive men/women that served this country???? forget about those psycho who protest. not all christians have that mind set. as a christian...i WILL go and remember those that served this country and i WILL honor them.
2007-12-31 09:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
1. I believe people have the right to believe or not believe in anything they want. Freedom of thought, absolutely. ..And as a result of that, should not be forced to partake in or recite anything that is against their will.
2. godhatesfags.com and the rest of the Fred Phelps cult are just that.. a cult. It's rude. If that is what they wish to believe in, then fine, but I think things should be done in tact.
2007-12-31 09:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by thai 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
separation of charging taxes against the church?
are they good at manipulating the system or what!?
as for part 2:
freedom of speech to all! including douche bags. because if you take away their rights, you take away the rights of us all. and those nuts actually are peaceful, they use only words, no violence. they are within the law.
2007-12-31 09:52:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't even want to read both questions.
2007-12-31 09:51:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋