Should bible burning be illegal?
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By private individuals, if they own the item, they can burn it. It's their property, and whether doing it as symbolic expression or merely disposing of personal property, it's not something that can be regulated by the govt.\n\nIf you're talking about the state seizing property and destroying it, then such action constitutionally prohibited as infringment on both speech and religion. \n\nSo, (at least in the US) the state can't stop people from doing it, but they can't do it themselves.
849759
Of course, the bible itselfs states that a Christian shall not suffer a witch to live.  This was used as the justification for many witch burnings by Christians.
559608
You're quite right - and you have to consider how many of these people ahd political agendas of their own to fulfill. If there is any more doubt - how about the fact that the Bible has been editted to include and exclude certain items?
442611
Sure, why not?  \n\nSociety determines what is and isn't morally wrong, not the bible. American society says that christians can eat pork, even though the bible forbids it. The bible says that women shouldn't wear jewelry, yet christian women wear it to CHURCH. The bible says you should kill a disobidient child, but we know that to be wrong.\n\nThe bible DOESN'T say that you can't marry an 8 year old girl, but we know it to be wrong. So, we do and avoid things because of social taboos, not biblical.
756350
Considering how many Bible Nazis are trying to use the coercive power of the state to shove their god down every ones throat, I think the Bible in plain view can be considered electioneering inside a polling place, which is a violation of the law.
884691
If the person is a Muslim, would you want them to swear on the bible? A holy book that they didn't believe in? How valid would that promise be?\n\nYours is a rather silly question in the first place. One of the guarantees we have is freedom of religion. You would violate this person's constitutional rights?
1024448
just want to chime in and say i agree with you 100 percent.  it should not be taught in public schools.  leave that for bible school in the evenings or on the weekends.
151384
Hm attacking the author of a book for his creativity. So the book is fiction. You do realize that there are those that claim your new testament is fiction as well, right? Im might tell you as well not to believe everything you read. Right? I want to know why you think Dan Brown needs professional help, amanochev. What leads you to make such an intolerant and vapid statement? Bred2B, people could say the exact same things about the bible. Pure fantasy. Why is it blasphemous? Its a novel. Dont tell me youre starting to act like someone published a cartoon of sorts...People have freedom of speech and expression. Dan Brown wrote an entertaining book, that millions have enjoyed. Blasphemy? Dont you think thats a wee intolerant...And maybe a little dumb sounding? LIke it could have been said centuries ago? Im just curious. In the meantime, heres a post of mine, I think some of you should read.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqkU6qiSgh7Cn30xkZZXD8fsy6IX?qid=1006022602143\nBeruch hashem
1042495
it should be illegal because all Religions are fake
12591
In terms of Christianity, it is forbidden by the bible.
435946
Christ would say if you are violating tbe law and you do it out of rebellion you are sinning.  The old testament calls rebellion as witchraft.  \n\nIt would be different if there wasn't a way for people to come here legally, or if their lives were in danger in the countries that they are from
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i don't think that they should, only because it is part of their religion... how would you feel if you did something every once in awhile because it was tradition (like christmas or your birthday) and then all of a sudden it was banned? you would still want to do it right? i don't think that they would have to stop
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Whether or not it is obscenity really has nothing to do with whether or not it should be illegal.  Just because something is a bad idea doesn't mean it is the government's job to stop you from doing it.  People need to have the freedom to make their own decisions and take responsibility for their own actions.  Obvious exceptions are when someone else is harmed (child pornography).
534689
I am surprised by the amount of Christians that answered this question that apparently have not read their bible.  Yes it does say that in the bible, in the old testament in the laws that God gave to Moses.  Although it does give different scenarios like if the woman is raped inside the city she should be stoned to death because she should call out for help before it happens but if she is outside the city where there is no one to call for help, then she has committed no sin and should not be put to death.\n\nNo wonder people don't want to convert to Christianity when supposed Christians answer this way and apparently have not read what they claim to preach.
1170855
If you burn a bible, nothing will happen at all.
1093492
There should be no reaction with the amount of headlines that we have been viewing this past two years on this topic.  In the Bible, our Creator destroyed two cities because of their unnatural sex practices...shouldn't that in itself...tell you something?
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I don't think it should be outlawed but i do feel a person or group should have to show good reason and get a permit prior to doing so.  How many would burn a flag in protest if it cost them money to do so.