24 Apr 22
@chessataxia saidA definition of freedom of religion would perhaps encompass the exercise and application of religion and not just the beliefs that a religion comprises.
Freedom to believe whatever you want.
Cannot hurt or impede anyone or anything.
@chessataxia saidWell, I get what you mean, but this thread is not supposed to be about "thoughtcrimes" or proscribed beliefs.
Freedom of Religion is about beliefs.
Not actions or rituals.
It is about "actions and rituals" and other behaviours that are related to the exercise of freedom of religion. But thanks anyway.
24 Apr 22
@chessataxia saidWell, I wouldn't agree with any definition of freedom of religion that included a "right to blow people up" for what are [or are claimed to be] religious reasons. So, we have our first "limit" as requested by the OP.
I'm sure many radical Muslims think it's their right to blow people up but I wouldn't say that is their "Freedom of Religion".
28 Apr 22
@fmf saidFiring that coach for praying in front of his team seems to be an abrogation of his freedom of religion and his freedom of worship. I think banning him for his prayer has far more of a smell of 'danger' to society than any 'danger' that those supporting him being banned can credibly suggest there is from letting him pray on a sports field like that.
How would you define freedom of religion? What limits on it should there be?
28 Apr 22
@fmf saidOur US Constitution says differently.
Firing that coach for praying in front of his team seems to be an abrogation of his freedom of religion and his freedom of worship. I think banning him for his prayer has far more of a smell of 'danger' to society than any 'danger' that those supporting him being banned can credibly suggest there is from letting him pray on a sports field like that.
28 Apr 22
@fmf saidDo you think state institutions such as a Capitol building, or a high school, should display, in a conspicuous place, the "Ten Commandments"?
Isn't the 1st amendment there to stop the government from setting up "the" Church of America and then discriminating against those that do not adhere to this "state religion"? To be continued on the other thread.
This is the kind of thing the 1st Amendment prevents.