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"As to religion, I hold it to be the indispensable duty of all government, to protect all conscientious professors thereof, and I know of no other business which government hath to do therewith…
"[N]o man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities."
"Congress shall make no law respecting the 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."
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
Originally posted by karl 12
Isn't freedom from religion just as important as freedom for it?
Theres quite a disturbing video here showing just how blatantly intolerant some cult/sect members can actualy be..
www.youtube.com...
..and this video showing the indoctrination and conditioning of young children is just sickening:
www.youtube.com...
Originally posted by karl 12
Isn't freedom from religion just as important as freedom for it?
Originally posted by sisgood
You just raised an interesting question. Well, here's a Christian to try and give her answer.
I will defend everyone's rights equally. I just finished posting in another thread mentioning how horrible America was for not allowing a film about Darwin into their theaters. I agreed. Just because I or you may not agree with a certain issue does not mean that the right to that issue should not be defended every bit as passionately as the issues you hold near and dear.
Know why? Because the path away from freedom is a VERY slippery slope. If you don't defend the right for every issue to be presented... soon we will have no options - no choice at all. Just look at how fast Russia lost her Religious freedom.
All rights - even the ones you might find offensive should be defended or you might find yourself with no rights at all.
Originally posted by Aeons
Only so far as your religion doesn't contravene Human Rights.
Originally posted by fraterormus
So, my question is, how many are just as willing to die for their neighbor's unalienable Right to Freedom of Religion as they are willing to die for their own beliefs?
Originally posted by Rodeen
Children are born atheists, it's only some who believe it's "right" to sell them otherwise.
This is the worst brainwashing I could fear for my children.
Originally posted by karl 12
Isn't freedom from religion just as important as freedom for it?
Theres quite a disturbing video here showing just how blatantly intolerant some cult/sect members can actualy be...
Originally posted by sisgood
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic
Why can't we present all issues equally and let the individual choose? Yeah, it would take some time but it really would be the fairest way.
Originally posted by sisgood
Why can't we present all issues equally and let the individual choose?