Comments on: Novak, Weigel, and Galston to discuss Religious Liberty

By: Lindsey Abelard

Lindsey Abelard — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:48:31 +0000

I don’t know because I have not paid any attention to it. Others here may have useful comments about it.

By: Kay Carlson

Kay Carlson — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:47:19 +0000

What do you think about the situation for Creationists in the US science classroom? I was over at the Intelligent Design discussions, but saw this thread and thought it might be an appropriate place to ask the opinions of others. I feel science is a part of their religion and should not be subject to the separation that others claim is necessary and as the courts seem to have been doing as in the ID trial in Dover, PA, but I am no expert on this subject.

By: Lindsey Abelard

Lindsey Abelard — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:54:52 +0000

Anthony,

My comments were limited to the U.S.

However, I have heard about the situation in Canada and I agree with you. For one, Canada has these kangaroo courts called “human rights commissions” that effectively preempt freedom of speech, among other things. Mark Steyn had a run-in with one of these kangaroo courts a few years ago. The situation in the U.K. is far worse.

My impression is that Canada is essentially a European country in North America.

By: Anthony Vogrincic

Anthony Vogrincic — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:34:07 +0000

Don’t be so sure Lindsey. I live in Canada and our constitution also protects religious liberties. But those liberties have been eroded at a remarkable pace in the past few years. Nice in theory but when you are dealing with determined zealots who cannot tolerate the notion of God and responsiblility, be prepared for anything.
Regards from Canada.
Tony

By: Lindsey Abelard

Lindsey Abelard — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:24:23 +0000

The notion that religious freedom is threatened in the U.S. is utterly delusional. The first amendment to the constitution not only protects the right to religious belief, but also protects the right for religious organizations to engage in political lobbying as much as any other organization. As long as the U.S. constitution is intact, religious freedom is protected in the U.S.