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So, someone wanted to start a thread about this particular topic, "Freedom of Religion." So, here it is. What does it mean to you? What are your thoughts? Let's talk turkey folks!
One can search every facet of the Universe, but unless one carries that which one is searching for with them, they find it not.
Freedom to believe what ever you choose is a reality regardless of your belief. The world is flat, all planets orbit the earth, man came from the ape, intelligent life exist on other planets, and Jesus is the Son of God. These beliefs will remain true to the believer until their belief system changes. And who can change or hold fast to this belief system? Only you can, and then only if you want to. There is one thing I know and don't just believe, all beliefs that are not true will break down within time.
We are all free to worship and find our own fellowship, but some are still looking for something to worship. Many are in bondage to their own religion. We live in a world overflowing with scholars, philosophers, religious teachers, nations and empires that all desire others to believe what they aspire them to believe. Regardless of what others choose to believe rather singular or in groups does not make the belief correct, proper, factual, or true, so don’t make others beliefs your principle thought precariously. Remember your thoughts and ideas are being reflected and shared continuously. Then we have those who desire that others unlike themselves have conviction only in their view point. Countries that make laws prohibiting bibles and other books that is inconsistent with their religious beliefs or way of life. And still others that just keep freedom of religion subdued. Then we have lawyers and judges who under the cover of law, have all signs of Divinity removed from schools, government buildings and even outlawed from personal property. Don’t be fooled in believing that they do this for those who are offended. They do not want religion in your belief system. They do it because it is not their belief or simply for control. Let’s tell it like it is; only someone who is in denial of God would want Him removed from anywhere.
Be Blessed.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity (Love), I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vauneth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seekth not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is (Love) charity.
Hi Mondabi, I guess my answer may sound a little weird but here goes. It wouldn't matter whether we had the 1st amendment or not, I would worship my God. He has been too good to me for someone to band me from giving him the praise, glory and honor he deserves. The only way to stop me is to take me out. As I think about it, that wouldn't stop me either, because I would still be praising him in heaven. So amendments don't mean a thing to me. Be Blessed
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Freedom of religion is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. The concept is generally recognized to also include the freedom to change religion or not to follow any religion. Freedom of religion is considered by many in many nations and people to be a fundamental human right.
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There iz no time kuntinuem in Heaven; so I'll see u in a minit
I have 2 work w/in the boundries of a Jewdeo/Christean text the tanach (old test.) & the new test. K. J., Genevia, Jarusalem, Bibles, & other such like Bibles, & Apocfrifull text. In this format there iz no democrasie, although He - G_D, does give u a choise 2 chuz His way of doing things, or not, u do inevetably reseve the konseqwesess of your akshuns. Konversly, in our kuntry, u kan chose what ever form of religion that pleazes your fancy, rather it b Babtist, Cathlic, Islam, Budist, satanizum, ect.,ergo freedom of religion. The vehikel through which the G_D of Isreal works iz, freedom of choise, He leves it up 2 every mature persons konseous, after ekwiping His peolel w/ the pros & kons of His goverment, 2 make their own choises. If then u r kondemed, it iz by your own choise. Iziah 64,v7. You have turned Your Face from us & konsumed us, by means of our own inikwaties. So rather it b in the kontext of your Religion, or kuntry, in meny kases u have the freedom to chuz. Chuz Wizly
Mohammed (started Islam religion), Buddha (Buddhism).... We could add many more false religions and false prophets to the list, but suffice it to say that there is a distinct difference between Jesus Christ (Christianity) and every other 'religion' on the planet with their progenitors or founding figures. Jesus Christ said that He was the Son of God [Jn 10:36...], this did not any of the others. Jesus Christ said that He was God [Jn 10:30, Jn 1:1, Jn 14:9-11, 1st Tim 3:16...], this did not any of the others. Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of others [Gal 1:3-4...], this the others do not claim. Jesus Christ resurrected on the third day [Acts 10:38-41...], this no other has done nor is it claimed that they have. NO., the others are not the same as Jesus Christ of Nazareth. This brings us to the favorite 'catch phrase' of those following their false gods. They say that there is only one God, this is true, but here is where satan's 5% lie comes into play. For instance, the Muslims say that Allah is one god thus he is the one God. Many are fooled into believing that Allah is just the Muslims name for the Lord God of Judaism and Christianity. Not so! Allah did not have a Son named Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, crucified for the sins of the world, resurrected on the third day, and now seated at the right hand of God. So if their god did not do what The God did, then who is their god? Answer: Satan in disguise!
Freedom to worship, and freedom of religion are different. There are many different Christian religions that worship, Jesus The Christ. Yet we are free to have fellowship with any one of them. Yet I agree with you that we need all worship the Christ.
Poor is an attitude, Broke is a temporary situation.....UNLESS THIS MORON TAKES THE REST OF OUR HARD EARNED MONEY. There is no such thing as freedom of choice, babies NEVER choose to die.
OK...here is the deal. On Wednesday, Ken Freeman, a youth minister came to the schools in Meridian, MS. He spoke in the public schools as well as the private schools. GUESS WHAT??? He couldn't even mention the name of Jesus in the public schools. It says FREEDOM OF RELIGION....not freedom from religion. Here is just one instance below. After being called a "fascist" by his professor, a Christian California student has filed suit against his college for violations of his free-speech rights. Less than a month after voters in California decided to amend their state constitution and protect traditional marriage, Jonathan Lopez -- in a public speaking class -- shared his beliefs on faith and marriage. David French of the Alliance Defense Fund picks up the story. "Jonathan talked about his faith -- and one of the things he talked about in context of his faith was...marriage," says French. "He read from the dictionary definition of marriage. The professor stopped the class, called him a 'fascist b_____d' -- [he] used the expletive -- [and] told the class that anyone who wanted to could leave if they were offended...." According to an ADF press release, when no one got up to leave, the instructor simply dismissed the class, effectively ending Lopez's speech -- which violated the student's free-speech rights, adds the attorney, especially since other students made speeches on other subjects. Religious speech, notes French, apparently was excluded from the open-ended speech assignment. "You just cannot shut down student speech like that," states French, who explains that Lopez was well within the confines of his professor's assignment, and that the professor's actions not only constitute viewpoint discrimination but also comprise "retaliation" because he disagreed with Lopez's religious beliefs. According to the ADF attorney, the professor was not yet finished. "When [Lopez later] complained about what was an obvious act of censorship, he was threatened with expulsion by that same professor," he says. The speech professor is identified as John Matteson of Los Angeles Community College. ADF reports that after Proposition 8 (the marriage-related constitutional amendment) was approved on November 4, Matteson told his entire class: "If you voted yes on Proposition 8, you are a fascist b_____d." Ultimately Matteson refused to grade Lopez's November 24 speech, and wrote on the evaluation: "Ask God what your grade is."
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