Obama Proclaims Jan 16th "Religious Freedom Day": Apparently 1st Amendment Broken Other 364 Days - Polidicks

[quote]Foremost among the rights Americans hold sacred is the freedom to worship as we choose. Today, we celebrate one of our Nation's first laws to protect that right -- the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Written by Thomas Jefferson and guided through the Virginia legislature by James Madison, the Statute affirmed that "Almighty God hath created the mind free" and "all men shall be free to profess . . . their opinions in matters of religion." Years later, our Founders looked to the Statute as a model when they enshrined the principle of religious liberty in the Bill of Rights. Because of the protections guaranteed by our Constitution, each of us has the right to practice our faith openly and as we choose. As a free country, our story has been shaped by every language and enriched by every culture. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, Sikhs and non-believers. Our patchwork heritage is a strength we owe to our religious freedom. Americans of every faith have molded the character of our Nation. They were pilgrims who sought refuge from persecution; pioneers who pursued brighter horizons; protesters who fought for abolition, women's suffrage, and civil rights. Each generation has seen people of different faiths join together to advance peace, justice, and dignity for all. Today, we also remember that religious liberty is not just an American right; it is a universal human right to be protected here at home and across the globe. This freedom is an essential part of human dignity, and without it our world cannot know lasting peace. As we observe Religious Freedom Day, let us remember the legacy of faith and independence we have inherited, and let us honor it by forever upholding our right to exercise our beliefs free from prejudice or persecution. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2013, as Religious Freedom Day. I call on all Americans to commemorate this day with events and activities that teach us about this critical foundation of our Nation's liberty, and show us how we can protect it for future generations at home and around the world. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh. BARACK OBAMA [/quote] Source: [url]http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/01/16/presidential-proclamation-religious-freedom-day[/url] So, our rights are so fragile and useless that we need a presidential proclamation to affirm they even exist?

does atheism count

[QUOTE=lifehole;39250031]does atheism count[/QUOTE] Atheists hate America so no.

[QUOTE=Forumaster;39250015] So, our rights are so fragile and useless that we need a presidential proclamation to affirm they even exist?[/QUOTE] I like how every time a holiday is created to commemorate or validate a struggle for civil equality everyone interprets this is as negative a manner as possible. It's instated for the exact opposite of that, there's no need to be as jaded and bitter as this over what is inherently a good thing. Unless of course this is sarcasm, in which case we can't tell because it's typed.

[QUOTE=Raidyr;39250055]Atheists hate America so no.[/QUOTE] I'll blow up every damn traffic light until atheists get their church tax cuts on their homes!

Black history month, fine, hispanic history month, fine, breast cancer awareness week etc. What's so bad about this other than it celebrates the ability to believe whatever? Come on you tightasses.

[QUOTE=Forumaster;39250015]So, our rights are so fragile and useless that we need a presidential proclamation to affirm they even exist?[/QUOTE] we'd still have mothers if mother's day wasn't a holiday. what's your point? It's just a day to celebrate what we have.

I can hardly wait for "Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure day" cause then I can race through seltbelt checkpoints without even slowing down.

[QUOTE=lifehole;39250031]does atheism count[/QUOTE] Every day is Atheist Appreciation day. Sheesh, thought you knew!

[QUOTE=don818;39250168]Every day is Atheist Appreciation day. Sheesh, thought you knew![/QUOTE] Well, no, but I know that today is my unbirthday.

I think this is more like Black history month, the appreciation of a certain thing (black culture in the case of black history month), and in this case, the appreciation of the ridiculously important "freedom of religion" clause. I figure I'm just repeating the obvious, but still.

[QUOTE=lifehole;39250031]does atheism count[/QUOTE] Why wouldn't it? It counts the same as any other religion.

Where's white history month

[QUOTE=meppers;39250460]Where's white history month[/QUOTE] Same with Atheist appreciation day. Every month is white history month! We're privileged c:

now we just need a gay rights day

[QUOTE=Zambies!;39250082]Black history month, fine, hispanic history month, fine, breast cancer awareness week etc. What's so bad about this other than it celebrates the ability to believe whatever? Come on you tightasses.[/QUOTE] there's still no white or asian or native american history month

[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;39250602]there's still no white or asian or native american history month[/QUOTE] we killed some celts, fucked our sisters, and then took over most of the world before sputtering out like an old jalopy and giving up our amazing achievements include lead makeup, mormonism, and nicholas cage oh fuck you you only mentioned white history month before you edited it you dang darren

[QUOTE=meppers;39250460]Where's white history month[/QUOTE] every month except february

my birthday is religious freedom day This is kinda stupid

Yup, that's it. Time to look into moving to Canada.

You all should become a pastafarian. They have Holiday every friday.

[QUOTE=Mr. Scorpio;39250653]we killed some celts, fucked our sisters, and then took over most of the world before sputtering out like an old jalopy and giving up our amazing achievements include lead makeup, mormonism, and nicholas cage oh fuck you you only mentioned white history month before you edited it you dang darren[/QUOTE] still sounds better than sitting in mud huts for thousands of years until someone drags you across the atlantic to pick cotton

[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;39250838]still sounds better than sitting in mud huts for thousands of years until someone drags you across the atlantic to pick cotton[/QUOTE] You have no idea what you are talking about, mud huts lmao.

Nice how your proclamation of religious freedom day barely slipped in one reference to non-religious people.

[QUOTE=Zambies!;39250082]Black history month, fine, hispanic history month, fine, breast cancer awareness week etc. What's so bad about this other than it celebrates the ability to believe whatever? Come on you tightasses.[/QUOTE] Trying to distract the public with shiny things while we, say, launch another war in an African nation...

[QUOTE=Raidyr;39250920]You have no idea what you are talking about, mud huts lmao.[/QUOTE] are you just trying to find shit to bitch about because mud huts is right up there with making clicking noises to communicate or not having any food as far as african stereotypes go

[QUOTE=Ridge;39250956]Trying to distract the public with shiny things while we, say, launch another war in an African nation...[/QUOTE] huh

So, do I get to take the day off?

[QUOTE=Ridge;39250956]Trying to distract the public with shiny things while we, say, launch another war in an African nation...[/QUOTE] no, we know if we go to war. You cant distract us from that.

[QUOTE=Daemonshadow;39251134]So, do I get to take the day off?[/QUOTE] it's a little late for that now