Debate Now Should religion still be given special protection?

[Ravi]

No rules, just the question.

I understand why religious belief needed protection then, but why does it now?

IMO it is just a law that protects bigots.

 

[Disir]

Are you asking about the Establishment Clause?

 

[hortysir]

If you don't want religion in government, keep government away from religion

 

[PratchettFan]

How is religion given special protection?

 

[JakeStarkey]

Religion has no special protection at all.

It is covered in the 1st Amendment.

 

[hortysir]

I think Ravi may be talking about tax exemption

 

[JakeStarkey]

I don't think anything should tax-exempt, including atheist non-profits or theist churches. I do think that veterans over 55 with honorable discharges or with more than 50% disability ratings should be tax exempt.