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In response to "That's complete bullshit. Me voting my religious beliefs doesn't keep someone else from taking part in the religion of their choice. -- nm" by Stephen

and whatever religion has the most "votes" should decide the laws we live by?

Posted by Stewie (aka whysoserious) Jun 4 '09, 15:36

and in so doing elevate one religion above the rest, rather than respect all of them *equally* by allowing none of them to legislate other people lives.

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To the extent that in a democracy, if a majority agrees with something, then that's what we do? Then sure. - TFox Jun 4, 15:38 5
- thats not democracy but majority dictatorship - Danedukenuuk Jun 4, 15:54
- all true...but after you do that religious freedom in your country is diminished -- nm - Stewie Jun 4, 15:44
- Majority doesn't always rule. We have a Constitution that specifically says so. - musubi Jun 4, 15:43
- to the respect that said relgious beliefs impose on other's freedoms, that's *exactly* what your Constitution is for. -- nm - Reagen Jun 4, 15:41 1
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and whatever religion has the most "votes" should decide the laws we live by?

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