Religious Freedom or Integrity
The United States is one of the youngest of the world super powers, yet our influence in terms of culture, economics, industry, science and religion has had world-wide impact. Our nation was founded on the concept that individual rights outweigh supreme authority. Especially if that authority is corrupt and bias. So, we formed a nation of government by the people, for the people, and of the people. The two most important questions are "Who is the official voice of the people?" and "Do the majority know what's really best?"
Our founding Fathers revolutionary cry was "freedom from totalitarian rule." Emerging from a world view that mandated and controlled individual freedom, People all over the civilized world of the 1600-1800s rebelled and fought for equality in wealth and social status. They wanted freedom from dictatorship in society and religious oppression from the Church. So with Bible in hand, pilgrims came to the new world to start a new way of life. America's rally cry was "We Chose." We chose what we believe and we chose how we live. The problem is the nation does not always choose the "God of Christianity."
Today, those cries echo into several concerns and needs an abundance of clarity. Take the statement, "freedom of religion," that means nobody may tell you what to believe or what to disbelieve. Nobody may forbid you to spread your own brand of Christianity or any other religion. Everyone has a right to believe and practice whatever they want. Supposedly, it is not fashionable to shoot down questionable doctrines or ethical standards. The main thing is supporting my choice even if it offends yours. The focus is to accept my choice as my right to choose how I live and tolerate what you don't agree or accept.
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