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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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To: Little Joe who wrote (133483)3/25/2001 10:42:19 PM
From: Kevin Rose  Read Replies (3) of 769667
 
I think the operative word here is 'impose'. Certainly, religious sectors have the right of representation of their tenets in our society. But, when the impose those on other groups that have opposing views, that is where the problem lies.

Clearly, for example, if the Islamic followers proposed a nationwide ban on pork, that would be 'imposing' their dogma on others.

However, to me it is equally as clear when the Christians impose their idea of marriage on others. Even if it clearly stated in the Bible that marriage is between an man and woman, how does that apply to other groups who do not follow the teachings of the Bible? If two men or two women are commited to each other, why shouldn't they enjoy the spiritual and legal advantages of marriage? This is another example of one religious group 'imposing' their ideals on others.

However, I do agree that these religious groups should enjoy equal representation with other secular groups.
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