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Old 11-10-2013, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BeamOn View Post
I guess we practice freedom of religion but not freedom from religion.
I've had people tell me they think American "Freedom of Religion" means Christianity (specifically) should remain free to dominate our society.

Sorry, but I fail to see how one religion, using the muscle of government to force it's beliefs and dogmas on everyone can be called "freedom" by any stretch of the imagination.

I guess it's a matter of perspective. If you're part of the group doing the dominating you probably feel unhindered, thus creating the illusion of freedom in your own mind. I think MLK had it right when he said; "...no man is free until all men are free." (Paraphrased from memory.)

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