I taught in public school that the country’s founders, realizing that rival religions were traditionally instigators of some of the bloodiest wars in world history, sought a wall between faith and state.
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Our Constitution is now threatened through the existing Supreme Court.
Some recent court decisions indicate that existing dominant members wish to grant Christianity a privileged right of superiority over other beliefs, provided that the basis of this right is known as a “sincere belief. “
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Sounds good?
A common characteristic of devout sects is a leader who demands from his followers unquestioning trust and loyalty to their ideal leader.
But how will our current Supreme Court rule in a long-contested case alleging discrimination against a user who has a trust sincerely opposed to Christian trusts?
For example, an owner will not serve his place of food because that visitor believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. What if the owner’s honest and devout ideals are in opposition to this common Christian belief?
Are the Christian conservatives who dominate the existing Supreme Court on the road to one faith dominating all others?His recent decisions point in the direction of a national faith, a prohibition in the existing Constitution as interpreted by leading constitutional scholars.
Jack Dauterman, Christopher Columbus
With the 4th of July holiday came the mind of freedom and civic responsibility. As I celebrated our country with my friends and family, I still couldn’t think about the upcoming August election in Ohio.
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Rarely have I noticed so many varied teams combine to tell our government that they, too, are going in their attempt to limit the freedom of Ohioans.
The Ohio Police Fraternal Order, Physicians Action Network and Faith Choice Ohio publicly backed a No. 1 vote in August. Number 1 is designed to make it much harder for citizens to replace the constitution, and just like in our past, we, like other people, will have to sign up for the forces and protect our rights.
We have noted No. 1 for what it is, an attempt to silence the voices of Ohioans and revoke our freedom to govern ourselves through ballot initiatives. Let’s not say that the Fourth of July was the anniversary of our fight for freedom and democracy.
In Ohio, our leaders seem to have forgotten what this country stands for, but in August we have the opportunity to tell them that it does.
Tammy Meyer, Christopher Columbus
All children, no matter where they come from, what they look like, or where they live, deserve to pursue their dreams. The American Promises and Dreams Act would provide a path to citizenship — and certainty — for Dreamers brought to America as minors, beneficiaries. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and other persons with Temporary Protected Status for humanitarian reasons.
DACA is a resounding success. But some lawmakers refuse to acknowledge this reality. Instead of honoring the courage and commitment of dreamers, they try to divide and distract us by raising concerns about race or position of origin.
Let’s come together, reflect the most productive American values, stay true to our history as a country of immigrants, and make this country a country where all young people can pursue their dreams, without exception. Urge your members of Congress to a humane and functioning society. and a fair immigration process.
Ursula Hays, Strongville