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If yes, then why are some wanting to have teacher lead prayers back in school, under god in the pledge, or in god we trust stamped on the money?
Originally posted by Kaploink
If yes, then why are some wanting to have teacher lead prayers back in school, under god in the pledge, or in god we trust stamped on the money?
Recruitment. Religions need a constant influx of young members to keep the cash rolling in. If the youth become secular, organized religions face bankruptcy in the future as it's members die off from old age.
Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by SaturnFX
Nothing about freedom from religion in the articles ofd the comstitution or the bill of rights so the simple answer is no. You don't. But you do have freedom of religion. So you can be an atheist if you chose.
Gotcha hold up in lil crossfire there huh Saturn ?edit on 26-5-2012 by randyvs because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by SaturnFX
1). You have freedom from religion in the sense you are allowed to not be religious.
2). You have freedom from religion in the sense the government is not allowed to make laws forcing to you follow or endorse any religion.
3). You do NOT have freedom from religion in the sense you are entitled to never be exposed to anything pertaining to religion ever again.
Originally posted by SaturnFX
So, here is a question I have then...I have freedom of religion in the United States...I can choose whatever I want, be it christianity, buddism, spaghetti'ism, etc.
But, do I have freedom from religion? Can I go to public places and not have my children or I indoctrinated into any form?
So, your thoughts...do we have freedom from religion?
The only thing we can really do is to participate in turning all the major religions of the world against one another and wait it out. And once a victor emerges, attack it on all fronts as it attempts to recoup from the previous campaign, finally squashing the false ideology...
Originally posted by babybunnies
The USA has to print "In God We Trust" on their money. It's certainly no longer backed by Gold.
US currency holds it's value simply because of the BELIEF that it's a strong currency, there is absolutely nothing to back this belief system up.
Originally posted by WhoKnows100
Religion is a set of beliefs.
You either choose Christ, or another 'god' will be given to you.
Meaning: don't for a second think that somebody hasn't moulded your beliefs already. You will either be aware of it, or oblivious. In this case, you appear to not realise that you are running from the only One who Saves.
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time." 1 Timothy 2:5-6
Originally posted by facelift
reply to post by randyvs
So you just want to attack me Face ? Is that why you want to have a beer with me ? Try'in to set me up huh?
How did you know..?! As a matter of fact, I just tried out my new 'concoction' on this whiskey drinking squirrel...
Now, I just need to find one that drinks beer, and then my plan can go forward..!