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Does religious freedom mean you can violate the rights of individuals in the name of your religion?

☠ Live Free Or Die ☠ 2012/06/29 03:18:17
Yes; if your religion tells you to do something, you should be allowed to do it, even if it hurts people.
No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't be allowed to do it.
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Short answer, no. Your right to swing your fists ends at my face.
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  • Starman 2012/06/29 04:34:57
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Starman
    +7
    You can choose to believe any idiotic thing you want, but you cannot impose those beliefs on others!

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  • Brosia 2012/07/26 01:34:54
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Brosia
    +1
    Mainly because all religions say different things about what is the right path. Religious freedom is the freedom to practice your religion without fear of persecution.
  • sjalan 2012/07/10 05:10:55
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    sjalan
    +1
    And any attempt to do so is a lead in to Religious Fascism
  • Playerazzi 2012/07/08 15:08:59
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Playerazzi
    +1
    .... of course, you need to define "harm" in this case.

    Very important caveat.
  • ☠ Live ... Playerazzi 2012/07/12 19:03:15
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    Sure, I'll define harm....

    HARM

    Noun:
    Physical injury, esp. that which is deliberately inflicted.
    Verb:
    Physically injure: "the villains didn't harm him".
    Synonyms:
    noun. injury - damage - mischief - detriment - hurt - evil
    verb. injure - hurt - damage - impair - do harm
  • Playerazzi ☠ Live ... 2012/07/15 07:45:21
    Playerazzi
    Some people define the rite of circumcision as "harm".
  • ☠ Live ... Playerazzi 2012/07/15 14:07:17
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    The fact that some religions demand it doesn't make it any less harmful.
  • Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/07/04 18:23:46
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Jackie G - Poker Playing Patriot
    NONE OF THE ABOVE

    Depends on what the heck you are talking about -- human sacrifice?? Nope, against the law. Harm can be defined in many ways - If I hurt your feelings by something I say, that falls into the 'too bad' category. If I want you to carry my poisonous snake for a religious purpose, that fall into a 'doing bodily harm' category.

    You need more specifics for a answer
  • ☠ Live ... Jackie ... 2012/07/07 01:14:51
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    Actually, "harm" is pretty specific.

    HARM

    Noun:
    Physical injury, esp. that which is deliberately inflicted.
    Verb:
    Physically injure: "the villains didn't harm him".
    Synonyms:
    noun. injury - damage - mischief - detriment - hurt - evil
    verb. injure - hurt - damage - impair - do harm
  • Jackie ... ☠ Live ... 2012/07/07 01:21:32
    Jackie G - Poker Playing Patriot
    Actually it is not - you have a very broad description/definition here - Some loons say that they are psychologically damaged by using money that says In God We Trust. Others say that children are hurt and damaged by saying a prayer around them.

    As I said, you need to define what you mean
  • ☠ Live ... Jackie ... 2012/07/07 01:49:45
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    Whatever, take it up with the dictionary.
  • Charles R. Anderson 2012/07/04 18:16:12
    Yes; if your religion tells you to do something, you should be allowed to do ...
    Charles R. Anderson
    +1
    The answers are not appropriate to the title question. One is not allowed to violate the rights of individuals in the name of religion or anything else. But, one's rights also do not protect you from all harm. They only protect you from government action and from the use of violence and fraud. I am not protected by my rights from someone calling me a hurtful name. I am not protected from a private person's prejudices. They have a right to their freedom of speech and to their freedom of association.
  • ☠ Live ... Charles... 2012/07/07 01:13:23
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    Right, but they don't have the freedom to beat you or kill you. No matter the reason.
  • Charles... ☠ Live ... 2012/07/26 07:05:14
    Charles R. Anderson
    +1
    You are certainly right about that. The initiated use of force is prohibited in a free society.
  • Radical Ed 2012/07/03 11:24:35
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Radical Ed
    if my religion involved raping every woman i came across i doubt people would be happy about it 0o.
  • darlenedoskas1969 2012/07/02 05:15:46
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    darlenedoskas1969
    your rights end exactly where mine begin.
  • Andrew 2012/07/02 02:29:26
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Andrew
    no, i think the question should be, should those who pursue evil violate religous rights of individual?
  • me4ever 2012/07/01 20:27:41
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    me4ever
    if your religion is forcing you to violate the rights of individuals in the name of your religion then you probably need to do some thinking about it
  • Gracie - Proud Conservative 2012/07/01 19:39:38
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Gracie - Proud Conservative
    And neither should you or anyone else make someone violate their faith.
  • Tennessee3501 2012/07/01 18:52:54
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Tennessee3501
    Just because my religion tells me that I can have two wives, I should not be allowed to do it unless Sandra Bullock agrees to be my second wife!
  • Yes; if your religion tells you to do something, you should be allowed to do ...
    Pixie·ŸŸMzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠
    +1
    The bible says I can kill my kid if she disobeys me and if a mans wife is not a vigin she must be killed!
  • ☠ Live ... Pixie·Ÿ... 2012/07/07 01:11:57
    ☠ Live Free Or Die ☠
    +1
    Cuz everyone knows that freedom of religion supersedes the rights of individuals to be safe and free in this country. :D
  • Jack's Pearl 2012/07/01 18:30:33
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Jack's Pearl
    Of course you cannot violate others rights. You have a right to practice your religion, unless you hurt others. I believe criminal action would be taken then.
  • gaylehelen 2012/07/01 18:26:44
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    gaylehelen
    Violating any one's rights is wrong, religious or otherwise.
    That is why we have rights. That is why men and women have fought and died for our country for well over 200 years. We continue to do so and always will.
  • cynsity 2012/07/01 05:03:50
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    cynsity
    I dont like either if these options. its assuming that something religious is hurting PEOPLE. no one not practicing the religion is being hurt so that is a spin... and if this is teh case then people who practice such things as veganism and other anti consumption of meat animal product practices should also be stopped and not allowed to force the practice. Every day many children are brought into well baby cheek ups and found to be in "failure to thrive" stages because te parents practice vegamism and teh baby doesn't get the proper nutrition. That is just as harmful as the practice of circurmsism
  • Arianne 2012/07/01 02:55:24
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Arianne
    +1
    Religion is like a penis. Its fine to have one, Fine to be proud of one, and really there's no shame in having it. There is also no shame in not having it. (Since girls don't have dicks)

    Just don't shove it down my throat. Don't legislate it, don't make laws on "sanctity" and "religion" and "belief."
  • Leena 2012/06/30 22:42:36
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Leena
    No. Thats just wrong.
  • Swampdog 2012/06/30 12:37:58
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Swampdog
    Religious freedom means you can PRACTICE what ever religion you wish without being molested.
  • akhippie 2012/06/30 08:22:41
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    akhippie
    If your religion tells you to do something to hurt others you need to seriously question your religion or at least how it is being presented to you.
  • James 2012/06/30 04:56:06
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    James
    +1
    This is a relatively stupid question. I don;t care what other people call their creed, but I don't think it grants a license to to others who will not leave that creed in peace. For example, if Islam is so set on a world caliphate, as a catholic, I will oppose that in every way I can. Including killing those who would kill me because of my faith. It's all biblical and, justifiable.
  • mandyinabox 2012/06/30 03:59:41 (edited)
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    mandyinabox
    A knuckle sandwich from a hater is still just a sandwich to me *crunchcrunch*
  • Frank 2012/06/30 03:36:25
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Frank
    Not being able to impose one's religion on others is not a suppresion of your religious freedoms
  • Lonely girl 2012/06/30 02:49:45
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    Lonely girl
    You do not have the right to inflict your belief system, morals, or lack of, on anyone else.
  • crotchrot 2012/06/30 00:41:34 (edited)
    Yes; if your religion tells you to do something, you should be allowed to do ...
    crotchrot
  • jon 2012/06/30 00:17:49
    No, it doens't matter why you do something, if it harms people, you shouldn't...
    jon
    +1
    Dumb question
  • MarinerFH 2012/06/29 23:54:08
    Yes; if your religion tells you to do something, you should be allowed to do ...
    MarinerFH
    No one should interfere with the free exercise of one's religion.
  • mandyin... MarinerFH 2012/06/30 04:20:46
    mandyinabox
    hmm...supposing another's religion authorizes (or requires) them to do so?
  • MarinerFH mandyin... 2012/06/30 06:25:42
    MarinerFH
    so what. Read the 1st Amendment.
  • mandyin... MarinerFH 2012/06/30 06:32:29
    mandyinabox
    Exactly.
  • Arianne MarinerFH 2012/07/01 04:24:19
    Arianne
    What is the belief of one religion viiolates the belief of the other religion?
  • MarinerFH Arianne 2012/07/01 04:34:02
    MarinerFH
    So what. Each is free to peaceably worship as they choose.

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