Lynch V. Donnelly: The First Amendment And Religious Expression

First Amendment and Religious Expression

The first amendment is forgotten about and most of the time not cared about in the real world. Back in the day, people could express how they wanted and what they wanted. But now a-days, its like you cant even step outside without getting judged, someone hating you or being offended by what you are displaying or doing. In some cases, the court has agreed with the victim and in others, they have disagreed with them. I am about to give you examples, reasonings and other information about this. People are saying that others shouldn't be allowed to display their religious symbols or religious views, publicly. Then there are people on the other end, who do think that we should be able to display those …show more content…
The courts opinion could change within the next year, and most likely will, as many people will argue for their rights. Many holiday displays are banned and unconstitutional. “Lynch v Donnelly”; He asked the court to consider the first amendment, did it prohibit displaying religious symbols from being set up on public places? In some states, counties and towns, this is true and in others, it is false. The judge said that it is okay to have Saint Nicholas, but could not have other religious symbols. Although, the chief justice allowed Lynch to keep the creche displayed. The court agreed that the display was constitutional, and they could keep the display. The court officially rules that as long as there is overall agreement with having a religious display, it can stay if it is …show more content…
I think that we should be able to express what we believe, as long as it is on our own terms, not in a public place, cause then it just causes a bunch of arguing, cops get involved, then if you are really serious about it, it goes to the court and you’re wasting the courts time when you could just be civil about it and respect everybody else opinions and keep it to yourself. If you wanna worship Jesus, worship him. If you want to believe in and worship Judaism, by all means, worship it. You have that legal right to do that. My opinion is going to the other side now. What I don't understand is why people can’t just mind their own business, like, if you don't like something, don't look at it or don't listen to it. Why does everything have to be so complicated, that you have to go to court, just because you don't like something? It makes no sense. The first amendment isn't really protected anymore, now-a-days. If you say something that someone doesn't like and they speak up about it, saying that it offended them, you’re the bad guy. Freedom of speech, isn't free. Religious expression isn't free. So, what is the