I'm not sure I can go to this event, so I'd thought that I would open up the discussion here.
How far should the First Amendment go in protecting
all religious practices? Consider cannibalism, human sacrifice, 'illegal drugs', polygamy, underage sex/marriage, pacifism, etc.
Much as religious zealots have begun to infringe on individual rights (banning sex toys, discriminating against homosexuals), history has provided examples of the US demanding that religions conform to social norms.
Where is the line drawn between religious practice and 'normal' behaviour?
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Constitution Culture Club: Big Love
Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS ONLY
The Constitution Culture Club looks at religious freedom through the new, hit HBO series, "Big Love". The series is about a modern-day Utah businessman trying to balance his three wives, seven children, a new and thriving business, and deep problems he has with his religious sect. The Mormon church banned the practice of polygamy in 1890.
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