This article is just a couple of quotes that are used to describe our freedoms. A couple of constitutional beliefs are stated by the courts. I believe that this is a good one to choose because it has two, sound government employees standing up for our freedoms.
Back in the 60's religion was something that was part of the teachers lesson plans along with bible reading. In todays world it is the exact opposite, teachers are being told not to discuss religion in their class rooms.
The "contraception mandate" requires private health plans to provide access to contraceptive drugs with no exception for religious beliefs. This includes the private health plan used by the Catholic Church when they don't believe in contraception of any form.
Arizona has a bill awaiting the state's House approval that would give any employer the option to not offer employees contraception. This bill is meant to protect the businesses that have a religious or moral objection to birth control.
Explains that when Obama care takes effect religious organizations will not have to provide coverage if it offends their beliefs. Instead under the health care act the insurers will be the offering birth control and doing so free of charge.
This article talks about how marriage is the foundation of human civilization and the effects of redefining marriage. Forty-one states agree that marriage is between a man and a woman and children need a mother and a father.
My personal belief is that marriage is to be between a man and a woman, however, I also believe that is it not my place to judge anyone. Who am I to tell someone who to love? These days marriages that last are rare. If a same sex couple love each other and are happy together, I think they should be able to be married. There are a lot of same sex couple who have lived together as couple for a lot longer than most marriages last.
When I read "The nine justices are considering challenges to state and federal laws defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The two cases before it provide an important opportunity for Americans to reflect on three questions: What is marriage? Why does it matter for public policy? And what are the consequences of redefining marriage?" it blew my mind a little, because it is challenging every American to think about marriage. Not just as a sex (male or Female) thing but as a whole.
Naming your child after the "Messiah" should be a parents personal & religious freedom, but a Tennessee judge is forcing a mother to change her son's name to Martin. Religious freedom is for those who choose religion and those who oppose religion. How do we find a fair and equal balance for all.
I'd followed this case somewhat but never from the angle of calling a child "Messiah" could infringe on the religious freedom of others. While I don't think this was the parents intention, there should be some legal mechanism in place to prevent this infringement. I think the judge in this case got it wrong in her ruling, her justifications for changing the baby's name were wrong. I do foresee a more solid legal challenge to naming children "Messiah" pushing forward.
There is somewhat of a controversial issue here that could have this child set apart in a religious community. There are certain sects of Jewish and Christian communities that would see this as an insult and have this child's back against the wall when he came of age and none of which would be his fault. Although this is the perfect example of what a name is or can be for example Mr or Esquire which are simply titles, judgments being made on the child's name are debatable.
I think this is a great article about personal freedom. I think you should be able to name your child whatever you like. Every religion, culture has their own name for "Jesus." Why would you make anyone change the name. I understand why some people would be against it, for religious purpose. As a U.S citizen you have the freedom to Religion.
Very interesting topic. I am religious and find this to be ridiculous. I understand the judge may find it to infringe on a person's religious beliefs, but come on, seriously?! I think a parent should be able to name their kid whatever they want.
New York City made stop and search laws in belief that it would lower the rate of violent crimes. Stop and frisk laws allow police to pat down any suspicious person. The amount of people being stopped has reached a high number. Of those many people, it seems that law enforcement is singling out certain races. These races being mainly Latino or African American.
This article argues the fact that the "stop-and-frisk" program implemented in the beginning of the 1990's doesn't help in reducing crime rate; however, there are substantial evidence that say it has been used by NYPD officials as a way of discrimination towards minorities.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput wants Catholics to wake up and realize that our First Amendment rights are being taken from us. Obamacare has a provision that forces a person to violate their personal religious beliefs regarding abortion and sterilization. He also brings attention to the Hosanna-Tabor case and the treatment of the Obama administration's assault on traditional marriage.
This is one of those issues that I have trouble keeping cool about. It once again shows me how other people want to take over raising the children from the parents. I have chosen it vaccinate my children but if other parents chose not to I feel that is their choice as parents.
I understand that children's health is at risk but most parents accept vaccinations for their children. This means that a majority of the population has protection against these diseases and an outbreak is unlikely to happen even for those children who are not vaccinated. Ultimately, it should be the parents' decision whether or not they want vaccinations for their children.
I think it is absurd and over steps the bounds of a parents decision in proper rearing of a child. I myself had no vaccinations up until I worked for a hospital before I was 20. At that point it was mandatory that I have the injections or find another place of employment. It was my choice then and I do appreciate my parents leaving it up to me to decide what is put into my body. With all the recent cross contamination's and impure batches I can understand the concern of giving a small child these shots.
I think agree with destini, if we have talking about personal freedoms in all of these assignment then the individual should get to choose what they want to do. If a parent does it for them, then it was never a choice in the first place.
This supports seat belt usage but also discusses the infringement on personal politics. Do we go by the law or our personal beliefs? There are different ways to look at this situation.
This article expresses the frustration on gun law policy and how it should not be messed with. It states getting rid of on of the amendments might be the start of getting rid of them all.
Of all the issues being debated in today's marketplace of opinion, one issue remains inviolate - the belief that everyone is free from bodily harm. Whether it takes the form of being beaten, murdered, raped or unfairly searched is irrelevant - any attack, no matter how placid, on a person's own body is, by definition, immoral.
In this article, there are many things that are debated when it comes to whether or not a person has the right to take their own life. Like spiritual beliefs to it being the individual right of a person as it falls under human rights. Those are the two many debates when it come down to being for it or making sure it stays illegal.
This site reviews the facts and violations of religious freedom and makes recommendations for action to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. They discuss the freedom to practice a religion or belief, and ensure that our freedom is not being violated.
Should we teach sex education in schools? When should it start? What are the aims of the those who are teaching it? What attitudes of beliefs are in conflict? Should both school and parents be held responsible for teaching this to our children? We need to ask ourselves these questions.
Freedom of religion, as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, involves two important components. The first is a prohibition on the "establishment of religion" by government - the separation of Church and State; and the second, ensures that the government allows for the practice of religion (Perry, 10).
In my mind the best chance for the American people to unite is to agree that both major political parties are responsible for the mess we are in. Yes, it is my belief that Barack Obama is a dangerous man.
This page allows everyone to understand the meaning of religious freedom in America. It explains a range of subtopics including Constitutional rights in public as well as denying the right to vote on a specific religion. Each individual has their own right to believe in what they want, and it explains how the government can't interfere with that.
Getting an education isn't just about books and grades -- we're also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation. (Because one day we are going to be in charge!) But in order to really participate, we need to know our rights -- otherwise we may lose them. (nmw) These are the rights that come with religious freedom and what it's all about.