Re: Is religion antithetical to democracy [formerly: Are Islam and Democracy Incompatible?]

neptune3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> On 25 Nov 2003 22:17:45 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kate ) wrote:
> 
> >
> >It depends on the religion.  If the goal of the religion is to convert
> >all mankind, as Fundimental Christianity is, then yes.  If on the
> >other hand, the religion is very live and let live, such as Wicca,
> >then no.
> >
> >Democracy as it exists in the USA says tolerate all religions. However
> >a basic conflict arises when the religion in question says - do not
> >tolerate other religions.
> >
>    We should not tolerate homosexual perversion or feminism and would
> shouldn't support a religion that is for that.

Well said! And I would add to the list: astrology, paper money,
and skate-boarding as well! To say nothing of flouridated water
and daylight-savings time!!!

-SEan