Religion is here to stay, whether you like it or not. Part of a human's brain is designed for a strongly held belief system that does not necessary involve logic. If not occupied by organized religion, some other fanatical belief system will occupy that part, be it fascism, ultra-environmentalism, linux obsession, celebrity worship, or whatever. The end result is a form of 'religion' regardless. I think that organized religion should exist, and be designed to be as harmless and constructive to the follower as possible.
How long would you expect a monument outlining ethical behavior to last in a courthouse? Religion wasn't really the issue, the opinions expressed in some of the commandments are downright offensive to lawyers and judges. I mean, one commandment even criticizes perjury.
But public schools (at least in the US) are pushing their own religion: state worship. Symbols of major religions are not a disruption to any rational person. However, traditional religions get in the way of introducing the government as a 'god' figure in students' minds.
It's about time a decision like this was made. The RIAA should follow correct legal procedure just like everyone else. Even a cop is supposed to get a warrant first.
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Religion is here to stay, whether you like it or not. Part of a human's brain is designed for a strongly held belief system that does not necessary involve logic. If not occupied by organized religion, some other fanatical belief system will occupy that part, be it fascism, ultra-environmentalism, linux obsession, celebrity worship, or whatever. The end result is a form of 'religion' regardless. I think that organized religion should exist, and be designed to be as harmless and constructive to the follower as possible.
How long would you expect a monument outlining ethical behavior to last in a courthouse? Religion wasn't really the issue, the opinions expressed in some of the commandments are downright offensive to lawyers and judges. I mean, one commandment even criticizes perjury.
But public schools (at least in the US) are pushing their own religion: state worship. Symbols of major religions are not a disruption to any rational person. However, traditional religions get in the way of introducing the government as a 'god' figure in students' minds.
It's about time a decision like this was made. The RIAA should follow correct legal procedure just like everyone else. Even a cop is supposed to get a warrant first.