Do we really have Religious Freedoms in America? (14819 hits)

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Wow I am a christian and many nations have a religion that they stand by. The same could be said about consumerism why do we have one currency, one govt what about those who don't like currency or govt. Religion is a way to stabilize a country morally through common beliefs instead many laws.
Friday, March 27th 2009 at 6:58PM
crystal smith

I dont think we do because deep down inside people tend to discriminate about things that another may do that is not fully understood. Rather than ask questions to learn more people tend to sell themselves preconceived notions and believe their own thoughts. This can tend to lead to hinderance of someone else's practice of their faith.
Friday, March 27th 2009 at 7:06PM
Kalima Lewis

Yes I agree. And to all who may have been offended by my comment it was not meant to say that christianity should be rule and charge. I only wanted to say that most nations only have one authentic religion. America allows for all to practice their beliefs without persecution (supposedly). I think to give in and say no religion would also be giving in to someone's will just as having a religion gives in to anothers will. Our nation was founded on "GOD" and that is why we had the quotes on our currency. By no means do I think it takes away from indivualism. Small minded people who would judge someone based on their preconceived notions and prejudices will unfortunetly stay among us. Personally I love everyone equally regardless of their beliefs. I have friends who are atheisists, baptist, jehovah witness, muslim, pentecostal etc etc. People are people and we all have a free will. It would be great if we could see people for who they are and not what we think they represent.
Friday, March 27th 2009 at 8:12PM
crystal smith

Principles, it all comes down to that. I believe every religion at it's base have pretty much the same principles in mind. Evil men distort those principles to sway things in their own favor, while righteous men will share and practice those principles to make it better for others. So, the challenge is to ask yourself when confronted what is the basic principle in place and which side of it am I on!
Friday, March 27th 2009 at 11:17PM
Cecil Collier

Well said Cecil. I couldnt have said it better. Thus the full message conveyed in my book So' Feet: Sore Mind...Sore Heart...and Sore Soul' I am not saying anything negative about anyone's religion but instead, I am saying, what people do should not dictate how you love the Lord. Their actions are their own and it has nothing to do with how you choose to follow the rules.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 at 4:01PM
Kalima Lewis

Religion is a way to stabilize a country morally?" If this is so, then why is there such a vehement disregard/ hatred for Islamic nations who have decided to follow religious law ? I would have hoped that instead of personal views, the common belief of separation of church and state would have been addressed.

Religion in America is a double edged sword. For instance in Georgia, a legislator wanted a Creed on a monument in front of the Courthouse and was outlawed, if this was a Christian nation, why was he denied? If this was a Christian nation why can't you say a prayer in school collectively ? Last but not least some of the comments indicate a LACK of compassion for other faiths,such as Buddhists, Muslims, Jews an on, not only that but the point was missed,if you have religious freedom in America, then why force an Agnostic, and Atheist to place their hand on a King James Version of the Bible. I hope some research is done and one becomes more illuminated as to what tolerance really means!
Sunday, March 29th 2009 at 8:53AM
Marta Fernandez

We, for all intents and purposes are defining freedom according to the laws of this land, we are not going beyond this scope.
Sunday, March 29th 2009 at 3:17PM
Marta Fernandez

"Religion is a way to stabilize a country morally?" If this is so, then why is there such a vehement disregard/ hatred for Islamic nations who have decided to follow religious law ? I would have hoped that instead of personal views, the common belief of separation of church and state would have been addressed. "

Here you go. When this nation began to rely heavily on African slaves one way to control them was to strip them of their relegious beliefs and introduce them to "their" God. This introduction allowed them to subdue the slaves to mental cohersion. The use of the King James Bible and its references to servitude, humility and turning the other cheek allowed for passive control. As you know right is right and wrong is wrong so "rebellion" and the fight for freedom ensued. No other religion was used, at this time and for this purpose. So when I said that religion was used for control this is what I meant.

I have yet to hear of a nation exist without one dominating faith. If you look closely into these nations you will see that there is intolerence for those who don't adhere the main faith (not just America). Personally I could care less what faith you are. I prefer to see the individual. As far as I'm concerned a lunatic is a lunatic no matter what God the do or do not serve.
Wednesday, April 1st 2009 at 3:33PM
crystal smith

Unhunh go ahead Mr. Easterling, tell it--she likes to play both side and walkthe fence.
Thursday, May 7th 2009 at 1:51PM
Marta Fernandez

Yes, but my religion which is Islam is always being sterotyped. Between finanatical Muslims and sensationalism from the media it can become very difficult. Any freedoms come with responsibilities. I am Muslim, African American, and ALLAh has afforded me these religious freedoms in America. I am an American and was born one. So I am part of the Constitution of America, its laws and regulations that help establish freedoms of all sorts.
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 at 10:08PM
Vanessa Alim