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Who do you want to determine whether a religion is "legitimate?"If it's a legitimate religion yes they have the same rights and protections under the Constitution. I guess it comes down to the State Constitution and the protections of religion as well as what exactly IS a legitimately recognized religion.
Who do you want to determine whether a religion is "legitimate?"
This is the inevitable result when you try to mix religion and politics. Our government is not allowed to pick a religion, so it's either everyone or no one. I personally would prefer no one but many people wanted to open this can of worms, so here it is. Enjoy.
You're tolerant of government deciding which religions are legitimate?I already stated that - The State of Florida via it's Constitution.
You're tolerant of government deciding which religions are legitimate?
I can still be interested in the personal views of whether it's justified.It already does and has for over 200 years - it's not something new.
Woman arrested after damaging Satanic display at Florida Capitol | Fox News
Branching off the discussion from this article, should the state of florida have even put up the display in the first place?
Why or why not?
I would just choose some minimum standards such as:
100+ adherents
has existed for more than five years
established worship site (even if its bob's shed in the back yard)
is not based on a work of popular fiction
Thats probably all thats needed.
I thought it was pretty much establish that religious symbols are not allowed in government buildings. Had it been a work of art, maybe I could see it. But why was the thing put up?
Considering there's no god and or gods to begin with.. Sure why not.
Woman arrested after damaging Satanic display at Florida Capitol | Fox News
Branching off the discussion from this article, should the state of florida have even put up the display in the first place?
Why or why not?
If I had to guess...because they allowed a nativity scene. (the one in the Texas capital was paid for with private funds)
Woman arrested after damaging Satanic display at Florida Capitol | Fox News
Branching off the discussion from this article, should the state of florida have even put up the display in the first place?
Why or why not?
If it's a legitimate religion yes they have the same rights and protections under the Constitution. I guess it comes down to the State Constitution and the protections of religion as well as what exactly IS a legitimately recognized religion.
But should not be on public land.
Woman arrested after damaging Satanic display at Florida Capitol | Fox News
Branching off the discussion from this article, should the state of florida have even put up the display in the first place?
Why or why not?
If it's a legitimate religion yes they have the same rights and protections under the Constitution. I guess it comes down to the State Constitution and the protections of religion as well as what exactly IS a legitimately recognized religion.
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