Ending religious exemptions for vaccinations

Amendment 1 of the Bill of Rights

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.

Bold is mine.

There is going to come a time, I believe, that the infringement of religious freedom will become an issue.

Regardless if it comes from local, state, federal levels, we all might have to make a choice.

Make a stand. (nod to S. King)

Will you stand for the Constitution that clearly states that government cannot dictate religious beliefs, or will you obey the government?

Me?

I'll stand by and for the Constitution.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Didn’t that time already come when churches were shut down but casinos and strip clubs were allowed to re-open?

a reply to: DBCowboy

You are not wrong and the terrifying thing is many people will scream its ok its for the greater good.

All enemies foreign and domestic.

What happens when the politicians in power don't believe in anything sacred.

originally posted by: SuperStudChuck
a reply to: DBCowboy

Didn’t that time already come when churches were shut down but casinos and strip clubs were allowed to re-open?

Pretty much.

I am disgusted with the churches that obeyed the government.

originally posted by: Irishhaf
a reply to: DBCowboy

You are not wrong and the terrifying thing is many people will scream its ok its for the greater good.

All enemies foreign and domestic.

I'm just curious if there are any on the left or even the right here that would defend such a proposal.

a reply to: ketsuko

WOT??? I thought they already didn't!!

a reply to: DBCowboy

I guarentee there are some that would support it, just like those useful idiots on the streets for the authoritarians that believe it will never come around to them.

The bad things that happened to people in socailist countries deserved it I am sure... /sarcasm

originally posted by: ketsuko
What happens when the politicians in power don't believe in anything sacred.

That’s the old normal, it’s a brave new world!

originally posted by: Flyingclaydisk
a reply to: ketsuko

WOT??? I thought they already didn't!!

Oh. I didn't type "that's what happens when" at the beginning.

originally posted by: DBCowboy

originally posted by: SuperStudChuck
a reply to: DBCowboy

Didn’t that time already come when churches were shut down but casinos and strip clubs were allowed to re-open?

Pretty much.

I am disgusted with the churches that obeyed the government.

Given the fear of the unknown at the outset, I don't blame them for going digital format and adapting; so many of their main congregants are in the older category and more vulnerable. Now when it became apparent they were being openly discriminated against and forced into unnecessary compliance, that's when it got disgusting how many so meekly complied.

originally posted by: ketsuko

originally posted by: DBCowboy

originally posted by: SuperStudChuck
a reply to: DBCowboy

Didn’t that time already come when churches were shut down but casinos and strip clubs were allowed to re-open?

Pretty much.

I am disgusted with the churches that obeyed the government.

Given the fear of the unknown at the outset, I don't blame them for going digital format and adapting; so many of their main congregants are in the older category and more vulnerable. Now when it became apparent they were being openly discriminated against and forced into unnecessary compliance, that's when it got disgusting how many so meekly complied.

Churches were shelters during the Black Plague.

Covid made them into sissies.

a reply to: DBCowboy

es ist für Ihre Sicherheit!

and have yourself a Merry Christmas!

originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: DBCowboy

es ist für Ihre Sicherheit!

and have yourself a Merry Christmas!

Too true, and a Merry Christmas to you as well.

a reply to: DBCowboy

You should have bolded the right assemble. I will not take the vaccine, even though I expect they might try to limit my ability to work or buy.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Given that they have research out now showing that people of strong faith who regularly took part in religious activities weathered this past year with the best mental health outlooks, the churches and other places of worship should have been deemed essential.

But again, that's what happens when you have atheists in charge. They don't understand how religion is anything other than a convenient political dodge.

originally posted by: onthedownlow
a reply to: DBCowboy

You should have bolded the right assemble. I will not take the vaccine, even though I expect they might try to limit my ability to work or buy.

No one has had issues with this unless they assemble in a church.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Bet you could assemble in a church so long as your service as called a protest, everyone waved BLM signs and it was mostly peaceful and a bit fiery.

originally posted by: DBCowboy

originally posted by: onthedownlow
a reply to: DBCowboy

You should have bolded the right assemble. I will not take the vaccine, even though I expect they might try to limit my ability to work or buy.

No one has had issues with this unless they assemble in a church.

Or a Trump rally! lulz

originally posted by: ketsuko
a reply to: DBCowboy

Given that they have research out now showing that people of strong faith who regularly took part in religious activities weathered this past year with the best mental health outlooks, the churches and other places of worship should have been deemed essential.

But again, that's what happens when you have atheists in charge. They don't understand how religion is anything other than a convenient political dodge.

Regardless of your belief, you have the right to express it.

Period.

There is no "covid clause" or " in case of emergency" clause in the Constitution.