From the news wire:
Americans apparently know more about "The Simpsons" than they do about the First Amendment.
Only one in four Americans can name more than one of the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment (freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition for redress of grievances.) But more than half can name at least two members of the cartoon family, according to a survey.
The study by the new McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum found that 22 percent of Americans could name all five Simpson family members, compared with just one in 1,000 people who could name all five First Amendment freedoms.
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3.01.2006
Not To Mention Mr. Burns
From the news wire:
Americans apparently know more about "The Simpsons" than they do about the First Amendment.
Only one in four Americans can name more than one of the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment (freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition for redress of grievances.) But more than half can name at least two members of the cartoon family, according to a survey.
The study by the new McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum found that 22 percent of Americans could name all five Simpson family members, compared with just one in 1,000 people who could name all five First Amendment freedoms.
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Doesn't surprise me.
Maybe that is because freedom of religion doesn't exist.
Anon at 1;18
Just curious.....has anyone ever stood in the doorway of your church and kept you from entering?
DOAH!
I believe it's spelled, "D'oh!"
Thanks for the correction, anon 3:12 - I always spelled it doh!
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
–First Ammendment of the United States of America
Curious Fluff: No one has stood in the doorway yet but it is only a matter of time. Try to say a prayer before a football game. (not allowed) Include a religious reference in your commencement address. (censored).
Some discrimination is more subtle. Try to rent a public building for your church service. They won't tell you no but the will raise your rent to a point where most groups can't afford it. Ever notice how the tv news shows cut someone off if they refer to their faith.
Religious groups face the loss of their 501c3 status if they take a political position. If you read the Bible or even the Koran you will see if you follow the teachings you will taught to make a stand and you are called to influence other people. Can you do it? No
Doesn't sound like religious freedom to me.
Anonymous (last poster):
We have a First Amendment. It prohibits government from promoting one specific religion. The Supreme Court is clear on this issue.
Prayer before a football game is most likely going to be a Christian prayer. It is not inclusive. Same goes for speeches. Both of these incidents usually have one goal - to get Christianity in the public square and dominate all opinion.
If churches want to get involved in politics, they need to pay taxes.
Lastly, the government represents the people - ALL of them. We do not live in a theocratic society where religion is the basis of law. It's funny you mentioned the Koran - maybe you should take a good look at countries that are ruled by it. Do you really want the United States to end up that way?
Sorry, but your arguments don't float.
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