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Originally Posted by frau kaleun
I think if you are going to compare "freedom of religion" with "freedom of speech" there's an important point to consider.
We may have freedom of speech and be free to express our opinions and say what we like, but we don't have freedom from the consequences of exercising that freedom.
Same goes for freedom of religion IMO. Sure we are free to believe what we believe, but we are not free to express it openly in the presence of others without risking the possibility that they will disagree and say so, or think we're foolish or deluded and say so, or ask for some kind of proof that's more substantial than "because God/scripture/my pastor says so."
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Having the freedom to do, say, or believe something doesn't exempt you from the consequences of exercising that freedom.
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I would whole heartedly agree with what you are saying. Completely. It is the risk of freedom of expression and to think other wise would be foolish.
But would you have it any other way? I would rather be free to say what I wish than be forbidden from saying it.