First, why would I want to belong to a Conservative Christian or Political organization if I did hold those views and the organization specifically called on me to uphold those views in order to join?
Second, Christianity in all its forms and denominations is the majority religion in the USA. It is ludicrous,therefore, to believe that the majority is being persecuted in any way, in any situation or in any form that it takes. My experience tells me that there is more animosity between different forms of Christianity than there is toward Christian groups by non-Christian groups.
Finally, when you attend a college or university you agree (like you do here on Beliefnet) to abide by the rules. If you form an organization which defies any of the rules, you are subject (as you are here on Beliefnet)to sanctions.
Since Christianity was born out of a political affiliation with a strong element of control, it is difficult for any group or denomination which now exists under the banner of Christianity to accept subjugation of any kind without believing itself to be persecuted.
Christians in general then, are more likely to view any legitimate sanctions as overt attempts at outright persecution rather than understand their true intent, the inherent right of any society to regulate those who choose to be a part of it.
The first amendment is equal parts freedom of religion and freedom from religious dictates masquerading as civil laws. Our forefathers experienced both of these intrusions into their lives and were determined to keep government and religion from becoming the force it had been in Europe. We really don’t understand the nature of the First Amendment and so, only see half of the equation.
A majority makes the rules and a government based on that majority will always make the rules in favor of that majority and against those who don’t agree or who are in the minority. There is no freedom of religion in a state whose laws are based on only one opinion! It is patently false to believe that the majority can be persecuted by a minority when only the majority has the power and authority to persecute anyone.
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