Today's prompt was supposed to be about what a pastor does when terrorists kidnap his family. I did not want to write about that, so I chose a topic from my secondary list of ideas. So the new prompt is something that is illegal that you think should be legal.
Nothing exactly comes to mind that fits that description exactly. Along those lines though is the separation of church and state idea. I know that the Constitution does not say these words exactly, but it is has been interpreted to say so. I think it's just an excuse to limit my rights to worship. The Constitution says we have a freedom of religion. To me, that means I am allowed to practice any religion I choose. If I choose to pray somewhere, I don't appreciate people telling me I'm not allowed to pray there because it might upset other people. What about me? I'm not forcing religion down people's throats. It's part of my religion to pray to God. If it makes other people uncomfortable, they can leave. In a way, isn't it limiting my freedom of speech too?
Things get a little harder when schools or city property is involved. I understand that some parents don't want their children to be converted while they are in school, but I think all religions and ideas should be taught, and children can make up their own minds. It's unfair if you teach evolution as fact when it is not. Science even dictates that nothing is certain. It takes just as much, perhaps even more faith, to believe in evolution.
Okay, that's enough of a rant. What is your opinion? What would you answer if you had this prompt?
Separation of church and state is supposed to be about the government not forcing anyone to follow a religion, that they have freedom to practice it.
ReplyDeleteI do think it's ridiculous if someone complains about something like a nativity scene on public property.
I'm not sure what I think as far as what's taught in school. Probably the best solution is homeschooling or private schools, but then not everyone has the time or money for homeschooling and not everyone has the money for private schools.