What, exactly, is religious freedom? Depends on whom you ask.
So, I Googled it, and guess what the first site was that popped up at the top? Not surprisingly, based on the secular-materialist political bent at Google, it was oilá… “the Foundation for Freedom FROM Religion.”
How about that?!
That topic, Freedom of Religion vs. Freedom FROM Religion is the subject of this podcast from Latter Day Radio featuring the host, Martin Tanner, and myself, GM Jarrard co-host and producer. Given how easily government just took over and shut everything down over a so-called “pandemic,” it is easy to see how quickly political correctness (AKA wearing a mask in public not just to stop the disease, but too often as “virtue signaling”) can take over an entire country.
The point is, WE CANNOT TAKE OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR GRANTED!
Here is what the Heritage Foundation has to say: “Religious freedom is more than the “freedom to worship” at a synagogue, church, or mosque. It means people shouldn’t have to go against their core values and beliefs in order to conform to culture or government.
“Religious freedom protects people’s right to live, speak, and act according to their beliefs peacefully and publicly. It protects their ability to be themselves at work, in class, and at social activities.
“Ok, that sounds good, but does such “freedom” allow people to do whatever they want under the cover of religion?
“Well, that answer is no. The Supreme Court has said the federal government may limit religious freedom – but only when it has a “compelling interest” to do so in order to protect the common good and limit people’s ability to harm others.
“Here’s how that applies to the most common allegation in religious freedom cases today – charges of discrimination.
“Should florists, photographers and bakers be forced to provide their services for same-sex weddings and celebrations that violate their religious beliefs?
“Well, let’s flip the question. Should a lesbian graphic designer or printer be forced to create a flyer for a religious group’s rally opposing same-marriage?
“In both cases, the answer should be no.”
And, that’s the best reason for supporting conservative candidates for public office: to make sure we have courts, particularly the Supreme Court, filled with as many justices as possible who follow the rule of law as defined by the Constitution. Otherwise, this “temporary” practice of worshiping at home may become permanent if the secularists who preach freedom FROM religion get their way.
GM JARRARD
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