religion : SHOULD THERE BE LIMITS TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM? [+] ballot by LudwigVan created Sun Apr 18, 04 In democratic societies, even capitalist ones, there are regulations on business, especially large, powerful corporations. But in the United States, freedom of religion is one of the most fundamental of freedoms, alongside freedom of speech, press and assembly. For most Americans, this is obviously a good thing since they don't have a destructive, authoritarian agenda with their religion (or lack thereof). But more cults have come out of the United States than any other country, and this has been a problem for other countries. Take Scientology for instance. It has tax-exempt status in the USA, but is labelled a cult in Germany and France, and is not protected as a bona-fide religion in the United Kingdom. The Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church is a similar case. Extremist and terrorist grops from Al-Qaeda to the Klan are cults in their own right, as are even secular political cults like the followers of Lyndon LaRouche and David Duke. Is it ethical to restrict religious freedom in cases of extreme groups that threaten liberty for others? It has already been established that the right to bear arms doesn't mean unrestricted gun ownership and use, and the right to property and pursuit of happiness does not include unfair business practices, trusts, monopolies and mistreatment of workers. Yes No Unsure Don't care Give unto Caesar what Caesar is due Ballot #28430 : SEE RESULTS Comment: show your vote with comment?

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