avatarMaurice Carlisle

Summary

The author, Maurice Carlisle, argues that the concept of freedom of religion in America is a myth, citing tax exemptions for religious institutions and restrictions on political activities by churches as evidence of state control over religion.

Abstract

Maurice Carlisle challenges the widely held belief in American freedom of religion, asserting that this principle is undermined by the government's tax exemption policies for religious institutions and the limitations placed on political speech by places of worship. He suggests that these conditions indicate a lack of genuine religious freedom and imply a state-controlled religious landscape, drawing comparisons between the United States and theocratic nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia. Carlisle concludes by emphasizing the absence of true separation between church and state, as he believes the state exerts influence over religious expression.

Opinions

  • The author finds it ironic that people believe in freedom of religion in the U.S. given the tax-exempt status of churches and other places of worship.
  • He questions why religious institutions are prohibited from making political statements, hinting at potential bias towards predominantly white Christian churches.
  • Carlisle flatly states that freedom of religion does not exist, considering it a fact that one would have to be oblivious to miss.
  • He rejects the notion of separation between church and state, claiming that the state actually governs the speech of religious institutions.
  • The author equates the U.S. situation with that of theocratic nations, implying a lack of religious freedom and autonomy for places of worship.

Why There’s No Such Thing As Freedom of Religion??

By Maurice Carlisle

It’s absolutely laughable and amazing most people who call themselves Americans believe there’s such a thing as freedom of religion. Why is it so funny??? I’m glad you ask!!!

If we truly indeed have freedom of religion, then why are churches and other places of worship being tax exempted?? If we truly indeed have freedom of religion, then why are churches and other places of worship are not allowed to be political in their assertions??? Or perhaps is it just allowed in certain churches, predominantly white Christian ones?

Freedom of religion is non existent. Anybody who can’t see that, I have a bridge to sell you. One would have to be deaf, dumb, and blind to not recognize this as fact. Hell, there’s no such thing as separation between church and state because the state always controls what places of worship say. We’re no different than any theocratic nation across this universe, i.e. Iran, Saudi Arabia.

Thank you for listening.

Peace

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