Is religious tolerance truly an individual’s right to practice their own religion without government interference, or is it a band-aid to cover up what the founding fathers meant by whom this law actually included? The United States of America was founded by individuals running away from religious persecution and established by Christians alleging that they lived in a religiously tolerant nation. However, from an everyday standpoint, this accusation couldn’t be farther from the truth. Between national crisis, war and famine, and rage, religious toleration creates the ultimate element of disaster.
Religious toleration has molded the foundation for many crisis’ in nations. Peering back into history, the establishment of America’s thirteen colonies, alongside England, many of which were birthed by various religions. Disputes between these religions and “pure” catholicism helped create the abandonment of the Church of England. Mormons were attacked in Missouri because their faith told them to worship one man. Missourians saw this as mockery towards Republican Institutions, and answered this dispute with violence. The harmony between these two civilizations became off set and many Mormons were forced to leave.
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In schools today christian believers are threatened by non-believers because of their public faith. Christianity has become more and more of a minority in the public school systems, because of ridicule and the unableness toleration in schools to practice religion. However, Christians can be bullies themselves as well. Many serious christian students can be viewed as forcing their beliefs onto other students, or even ridiculing other minor religions because it doesn't follow their religious
Religious toleration has molded the foundation for many crisis’ in nations. Peering back into history, the establishment of America’s thirteen colonies, alongside England, many of which were birthed by various religions. Disputes between these religions and “pure” catholicism helped create the abandonment of the Church of England. Mormons were attacked in Missouri because their faith told them to worship one man. Missourians saw this as mockery towards Republican Institutions, and answered this dispute with violence. The harmony between these two civilizations became off set and many Mormons were forced to leave.
"For waging war you need guidance, and for …show more content…
In schools today christian believers are threatened by non-believers because of their public faith. Christianity has become more and more of a minority in the public school systems, because of ridicule and the unableness toleration in schools to practice religion. However, Christians can be bullies themselves as well. Many serious christian students can be viewed as forcing their beliefs onto other students, or even ridiculing other minor religions because it doesn't follow their religious