December 05, 2003
Religious Persecution against the non-religious
It's pretty funny that in seven statesNebraska Atheists
point out that there is still religious discrimination built into the constitutions of seven states. Take Maryland, for example:
Article 36 of Maryland's Declaration of Rights
"That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by any law to be molested in his person or estate, on account of his religious persuasion, or profession, or for his religious practice, unless, under the color of religion, he shall disturb the good order, peace or safety of the State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor ought any person to be compelled to frequent, or maintain, or contribute, unless on contract, to maintain, any place of worship, or any ministry; nor shall any person, otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a witness, or juror, on account of his religious belief; provided, he believes in the existence of God, and that under His dispensation such person will be held morally accountable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished therefore either in this world or in the world to come."
This makes the "under God" clause in the Pledge of Allegiance like a typo!
Posted by Barry at December 05, 2003 04:50 PM | TrackbackComments
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