The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #104170   Message #2130738
Posted By: Nickhere
21-Aug-07 - 07:56 PM
Thread Name: BS: Mutual respect
Subject: RE: BS: Mutual respect
It has been argued here that 'religious' people (for want of a better word) shouldn't be allowed to influence public policy with their beliefs (through voting or lobbying or whatever). But what happens when secularists vote or lobby for changes that affect 'religious' people? For example when federal tax dollars are used to pay for and support research or programs that conflict with the belief and wishes of the 'religious'? Is there any way the 'religious' might be able to stop paying these taxes so they don't have to support things they don't agree with and that are foisted on them"