If a religion gives no equal rights to all, does it have a place in a democratic soci

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If a religion gives no equal rightsto all, does it have a place in a democratic soci

  1. Absolutely No. It is a danger to our freedoms.

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  2. Yes it does. It is no danger to our freedoms.

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  1. #1
    If a religion gives no equal rights to all, does it have a place in a democratic society?
     
    ST12, Mar 20, 2007 IP
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    swapnil90 Well-Known Member

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    Which religion do you specifically want to speak about ??
     
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  3. ST12

    ST12 Active Member

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    Any religion.
     
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    TrackAny.Biz Banned

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    Can you name a religion that gives equal rights to all?
     
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  5. ST12

    ST12 Active Member

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    Yes I can!

    "Love your neighbor like yourself. Love each other. Love your enemies."
    Jesus Christ

    Says it all.
     
    ST12, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    Every human being on Earth deserves to live as a human being. If Islam for example gives equal rights to all, how come Muslim men are not forced to wear the veil?
    I agree with one thing though, that women should dress in such a way so they don't put men into sexual temptation. But to force them to cover their faces is crossing the line of women's basic freedoms.
     
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    pingpong123 Well-Known Member

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    What is wrong with giving equal rights to all? I think your confusing democracy with facism . In a pure democracy people are supposed to be treated equally but if taken to the extremem the elite can rape a democracy and use it to benefit the elite. This is what good ole IKE warned us about in his farewell letter.
     
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    Hold on - these are the same people who told me for 12 long years that they wouldn't even take the time of the day, nor sit down at the same table with someone who denies their faith.
    I am NOT a Christian, but these are the things that I have been force fed for 12 years.
     
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    iatbm Prominent Member

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    There is place for faith and believing ...either in God, Alah or whatever you want, even a tree if you choose so in democratic and free societies.

    But there is absolutely no place for religious institutions that behave like some sort of political party in democratic and free societies!
     
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    Religions create unnecessarily boundaries that are forced by the government laws, and that happens mostly in the Middle East... it's crap.
     
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    iatbm BINGO. Agreed!!!!
     
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    KingofKings its all about moderation and respecting your neighbor no matter what religion they are.When all people learn this there will be true peace, but like i said , the elite have too much power.
     
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    You mean like some of those Evangelical groups that mention the current president in their sermons about as often as they do Jesus?
     
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    A political agenda can be considered a Religion, especially with their supporters.
    Should politics be banned? No, so why should Religion.

    The Christian Religion gives everyone a choice. Did Jesus go and kill people, who did not agree with him.

    No, so why do you state all Religions do not allow other beliefs. It is like saying political parties should be banned becuase a dictator uses politics to take away human rights.
     
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