should we refuse imigrants from countrys who dont give all faiths equal standing before the law?
967845
My gut reaction was of course we should, but then to be honest, I'm tired of having to pussy foot around the religious sensibilities of others, I really believe that if someone cannot tolerate the tradition of free speech in this country then they really should not have come here. I am especially annoyed by those people that flee to Britain because they are persecuted in their own country then they try to force their own intolerant attitudes on us.
610124
No, even if you think it is wrong everyone is intitled to be whatever they want, if you do that then I say make being catholic against the law too.  See where it will go.
356472
i don't think so, the law shouldn't be affected by the church. and if you're Muslim and want to vote, wouldn't you feel unconfortable in a church?  I think that only Christians would vote if the elections were held in churches, and that isn''t democracy.
140908
No.  Doing or saying anything that is insulting to another person's religion is a line that should not be crossed. I think the words "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" are very appropriate here.
407478
Yes! Even though separation of church and state exists in this country we also have the freedom of religion. You don't have to pray if you choose not to but should allow someone his or her right to pray at any time or place. How could that interfere with anyone else's freedom?
419055
Good question.  That is a serious concern of mine.  Look at France.  They are currently dealing with a gigantic almost-fundamentalist Muslim subculture that has not assimilated.  I suspect liberal ideals that ran amuck caused this.  But it was prior to the 60's that this idea got around.\n\nThe presumption was that all cultures are equal and should be respected.  That's fine in theory, but what actually happens is that you start to get a transplanted version of foreign countries in your country if they do not assimilate, and particularly if they live in groups that are not integrated into society.  Assimilate does not require that you completely give up your heritage.  It simply requires that you hold the most important ideals of your new country.
109289
No. It would go against the idea of relgious freedom. Just because most of the population is christion does not mean it should be recognized. That would be like saying the US is a white Nation.
1148506
Absolutely.  Muslim immigrants in Europe are a hotly debated topic from France to the Netherlands.  Africans have been caught trying to use the Eurotunnel to immigrate illegally into the UK, and they have died on boats that have floated off course near the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco as immigration controls have clamped down on the Strait of Gibraltar which connects the northern coast of Morocco to Spain.  Around the world, people who live in poverty try to go to richer nations to earn a living and send money back home.  This has happened since the potato famine in Ireland and long before then as well.  We are a nation founded on immigrants who left England seeking religious freedom.
162484
Of course not!! In the United States to do so would make our country run by religion.  That in itself is wrong from any perspective.  Those countries which have such laws are going down a slippery slope that is detrimental to individual freedoms.
337681
The imigration system in the uk is a farce, whatever rules there were at the start have long since gone obscure.\nThe system is in a shambles, only yesterday, government proposals for stopping marrages of convienience were quashed in the UK courts because the do gooders, think these scroungers have rights, they do NOT.\nOur Country is being bled dry by these people who tell us they are being persecuted back home, its all rubbish, they have heard about the land of plenty from their relatives and friends and so can't wait to get here.\nThe system needs ahuge overhaul and needs implimenting properly with no loop holes
458233
No, shouldn't be. In the US you have the Constitutional right to freedom of religion.\n\nHowever, most people might think it rude if you try to shove your religion down their throat as the only true religion.
795826
No the entire country is not of my faith. Besides this is a democracy not a theocracy.
1177426
Yes, I think it's a big deal, and I am NOT offended to find those words on our coins.  It is one of the very few places that God is still honored in our country.  Should we invalidate the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights, because they make reference to God?  No!  This country was founded in Christianity, and although I do firmly believe in freedom from religious persecution, I think we've gone way too far on the other side... it is now the Christians who are persecuted, our prayers are not allowed, the very basic principals that this country was founded on are litigated, and all by people claiming to be offended by it... well, you know what?  In many other countries, being the "wrong" religion can get you jailed and executed.  We allow you the God-given right to disagree, but what right do you have to change  who we are?!?!  This country was founded on Christian principals, and you have the right to live here and not be a Christian (although I pray for those lost souls), but that does not mean that you have the right to interfere with my rights, either.  Keep God in all that we do, to honor our forefathers, and honor our FATHER.
1085596
No my Ancestors were here. \n\nAnd Debbi-not every  one breaks the law. Please change your associations.
693503
This is a time for ALL legal Americans to stand together. All Legal Americans should express equal outrage that a group of foreigners wish to impose their will on us and demand that we allow them to selectively abide by our laws.
537183
I am against it: it isn't fair to make people who, 1. don't believe in god 2. believe in different gods, pray just because a bunch of christians believe this country belongs to them and only them.
150611
the constitution has provision to keep the government out of the church... but this regulates only the government's role in religion, this does not address the attitude that is tolerance and mass attitudes toward a particular religion-- of course hate crimes are illegal but beyond that the government is to stay out of faith, this may be more apparant in the writings of the founders than the constitution