[quant5]

"It must be remembered that the majority rules, while not losing focus on every individuals rights."

BINGO. The problem now is that the individual rights of one person or small group are infringing on the collective rights.

[phoenix0468]

quant5 wrote:
"It must be remembered that the majority rules, while not losing focus on every individuals rights."

BINGO. The problem now is that the individual rights of one person or small group are infringing on the collective rights.

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No, I think the focus of the attention being afforded a small group is possibly offending the majority because that majority feels their beliefs are not afforded the same attention or respect. The latter being wrong does not make the former wrong as well. What my point is, religion should be able to be practiced anywhere and anytime a practitioner feels it is necessary. Regardless of whether they are Christian, Jewish, or Islamic. The reality is that there are entities working against just one particular set of beliefs, that being Christianity. This is wrong. And for the population, most of which is Christian, to let these groups get the upper hand is showing either capitulation or shear inconsideration of their own beliefs. These groups have the opportunity to do what they do because many Christians allow liberal, "tolerant" judges and legislators the opportunity to hold an office that can affect law. The solution would be for Christians to be on the same page philosophically, politically, and socially to ensure their rights are not stepped on.