[OWK]

Is it moral, to compel a man to pay for the advancement of ideas he does not share or condone?

[DCBurgess58]

ABSOLUTELY, Christianity is a fine moral force in the world. Our countrie's tolerant attitude towards those of other beliefs is a shining beacon to both the religiously oppressed of the world and agnostics and athiests alike. Like I said before, the first amendment is CLEAR and it only prevents Congress from passing laws promoting or limiting religion. No Congressional law passed... no foul! If you don't like religious expression from government, vote out those who offend you. That's your right! The courts screwed up big time when they stuck their nose into separation of church and state.

[WolfsView]

I don't think many would agree with forced prayer. We just want to be allowed to pray. Like the pledge, those who want to join in can, the rest can have enough decorum to remain silent for 1 minute.

[Always Right]

Is it moral, to compel a man to pay for the advancement of ideas he does not share or condone?

The only religion the government seems to advance is atheism, but you only get upset when people freely express their religion on government property, as if government property makes it some kind of religious-free zone.

[rdb3]

Is it moral, to compel a man to pay for the advancement of ideas he does not share or condone?

Ahh, Brother OWK. One in whom I have deep respect. I'd ask you personally for your opinion on myriad topics, but on this one, that question is a hanging curveball.

I pay property taxes. Out of those taxes, public schools are funded. They teach evolution as fact in these schools. I don't believe whatsoever in evolution. Yet I pay for this. Creationism is not allowed. I believe in the Creator, but He is not allowed in school.

Question: Is this moral?

Besides, how can a theory be taught as fact anyway (not a question to front you out, just in general).

[rdb3]

I do want to hear your opinion on my response. Always in respect, bruh.

[dhuffman@awod.com]

You mean like taxes?

[aruanan]

Is it moral, to compel a man to pay for the advancement of ideas he does not share or condone?

Yes, it is. Criminals are made to pay for the advancement of ideas that they do not share or condone. They are also made to pay for the advancement of ideas that they do condone but which society does not. You cannot have a society in which every individual's own moral code is the only rule that he follows. That, simply by definition, is not a society. It's just a bus full of people sharing no other relationship except being physically present in the same location. Any society (religious or civil) has overall characteristics and expectations to which members of society are expected to conform. Some of these expectations are general and those who don't fit are called eccentric. Some of them are absolute and those who don't fit in are called criminal or insane.

[Critter]

It doesn't matter if it's moral or not. There is nothing in the Constitution prohibiting towns from displaying the 10 Comandments, or nativity scenes, or any other religious displays. If someone doesn't like it, they can move, or they can work to elect those who would not support the display.