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Here is a site that talks about same sex marriages and how they threaten religious freedom through certain nondiscrimination laws.

Breakdown of religious faiths of members of congress and the senate. Gives graphical and percentage data for each faith present.

This website includes definitions and explanations of religious intolerance. It also adds what other religious communities teach about tolerance or intolerance.  It also has links to go in deeper into the subject.

The famous reality TV show 'Sister Wives' is using their show to not only educate America about their religious lifestyle, but to help fight to let it be legal once again. Polygamy was outlawed in the 1890s, but it is still practiced today by many Mormon families. The religious practice has to be carefully done in secret for the fear of being convicted. The author states that Mormons just want to freely practice their faith and be left alone about it without legal consequences.

I watched the first season of Sister Wives on Netflix, and, without voicing my personal opinions on the subject, I was really surprised that people are still practicing polygamy.

this page explaines how christians pillaged and took turkish held jerusalem in the name of god. this inccident and several similar inccidents shortly after were known as the crusades. i wanted to show this article to the class because it shows how christian extremists killed innocent people in the name of god and how even in the distant past they were people who believed it was ok to kill thousands of people in the name of their god

i figured this article would be a stretch for the assignment but i believe that the crusades are a major example of the violation of religious freedoms and how religious extremism can do extensive harm reguardless what religion the extremists believe in

This link is about how freedom of religion can be harmful to people even when common sense tells us otherwise.

People have the right change their religion whenever they please, but 75% of the population has restrictions against it.

You will find this article is comparable to oral contraception law, but also deals with the religious organization should be exempt from providing their employees with birth control. Here is a something I found interesting " It argues that while churches themselves are exempt from providing birth control to employees free of charge, "religious schools, hospitals, and social services don't qualify as religious, and must therefore provide these drugs and procedures."

very few wars in America have been cause by religious views. Atheists believe the cause of most wars is religion.

I am not an antheist but wonder if most of our wars are not caused by religious differences.

This site goes into full detail on religious rite and civil rights, what is the point of gay's getting married, and many other arguments. In a religious stand point if gay marriage is legalized it will look to many as a defeat for their religion. In another point for the people who say marriage is between a man and women, and how we need to define who is a man and who is a woman. 

This talks about the abuse that happens in alot of polygamist marriages and cities. The men claim it is their religious right. But is it a religious right or a con so these men can abuse women and children sexually and physically and have alot of wives. Have the Government pay for their kids?This article talks about all of that

Many students have been unable to hand out any type of religious holiday cards out at school. Now courts have ruled that as long as the religious material is not offending anyone or interferes with others rights then it is allowed. This rule is known as Tinker Standard.

This web article talks about different examples of religious intolerance that is regularly seen in the US. It lists religions from Islam to the Native Americans. Examples such as the post 9/11 paranoia regarding those of Islamic faith, to the hate Jewish americans face with anti-Semitic groups.

Under equal protection, same sex couples should have the freedom and support to marry their loved ones. Religious faiths that are opposed to the idea are free to not support the couples. Under DOMA each state was given the right to define marriage.

If same sex couples meet the set forth requirements to be a common law couple they should be able to marry and be treated equally.

Provisions of DOMA were recently struck down which gave same sex couples equal protection under federal laws. A recent development that's getting little attention is churches are changing their bylaws to protect themselves from lawsuits by the LGBT community. The bylaws are taking up where DOMA was struck down, declaring the church only recognizes marriages between a man and a woman.

The right to freedom of religion is so central to American democracy that it was enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution along with other fundamental rights such as freedom of speech and freedom of the press. In order to guarantee an atmosphere of absolute religious liberty, this country's founders also mandated the strict separation of church and state.

Every now and then the Supreme Court will get a case based on religion. In these cases the court will have to decide whether or not the religion should be excepted or not. One case taken to the court that was said to be illegal was about a coach in New Jersey who prayed with his team before games. This left people angry over the fact that they believe religious displays should not be illegal. This issue has also brought up the question on whether freedom of speech is also being taken away when the Supreme Court rules against displays of religion.

A group plans to burn Korans on 9/11 to show the dangers of Islam. This shows a lack of religous freedom in this country, as well as ignorance towards world religions. It's appalling to see this. If you don't want to practice Islam don't, but leave those who do alone.

Wow, that sounds horrible. I'm not sure I'll get the courage to watch this. Thanks for sharing!

She is Naama Margolese, 8, the daughter of American immigrants who are observant modern Orthodox Jews. An Israeli weekend television program told the story of how Naama had become terrified of walking to her elementary school here after ultra-Orthodox men spit on her, insulted her and called her a prostitute because her modest dress did not adhere exactly to their more rigorous dress code.

this document explaines the pros and cons of Religious extremism. Religious extremism is when someone is willing to do violent acts and harm people in the name of their god.

The views of different religions on same-sex marriage. Do they support it or are they against it.