In the USA is it more acceptable to be outspoken against religion, such as mocking Christians vs. mocking Muslims?

SPC James Harsh — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:53:13 -0400

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Aug 6 at 2016 11:55 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:55:51 -0400

Thank God, yes. It is one of the great freedoms enjoyed by Americans. It keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously.

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Aug 6 at 2016 12:10 PM

SSG Michael Scott — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:10:04 -0400

Yes. I person can say whatever he or she wants too. The 1st amendment has been practiced for hundreds of years. So, if someone says something to offend you. Get over it. Stress is only 10 percent. The 90 percent is YOU, how YOU react to the stress. So, take the islam way, flush it down the toilet. "Deal With The Suck". Have a nice Airborne Day!

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Aug 6 at 2016 12:20 PM

SSG Stephan Pendarvis — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:20:27 -0400

I just wish people didn't take words seriously. You are not defined by words of others. I am even nauseous and cautious of too much praise...lol!! I don't really listen to either (praise or insult). They are both illusions. What someone says about me does not define my...good or bad. I listen to my center.

Response by Col Dona Marie Iversen made Aug 6 at 2016 12:45 PM

Col Dona Marie Iversen — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:45:01 -0400

Yes and No ! I despise the fact we are 'not allowed' to say certain phases in specific environments i.e.: Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas , no more Pledge of Allegiance, remove the word GOD , singing of the National Anthem...

Yes to Freedom of Speech BUT PC is is exhausting! We should be allowed to speak our language as a 'real' ( not in a rude or discriminatory way) person and not be fearful we may "offend someone's feelings".

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Aug 6 at 2016 3:10 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:10:37 -0400

Straight White Males are fair game because they are the only ones that can be racist. Only Black people can call each other "Nigga", the word must not be uttered by anyone else. Diversity MUST be implemented and followed or you are sexist. There shall be NO thought process or actions that negatively label Transvestites. ALL muslimes must be catered to and given special consideration.

Land of the free doncha know....

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Aug 6 at 2016 3:49 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:49:08 -0400

Because if you say something about Christains. You don't have to worry about getting your head cut off.

Response by LT Charles Baird made Aug 7 at 2016 12:21 AM

LT Charles Baird — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:21:13 -0400

Unless your speaking negatively about Jews then your an anti-Semite. Funny how being a Jew all of a sudden became a nationality and not a religion and how only speaking against them makes you an anti-Semite but if you speak against an Arab your not even though Arabs are Semetic people.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2016 2:51 AM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 02:51:33 -0400

If you mock a minority you will be crucified in America. If you mock the majority or what seems like it, is is acceptable. White male christians are "acceptable" to mock, yet black female muslims - totally prohibited; of course, I am making an assumption based on the general American population as observed via social media and news media. I completely disagree with all of it. As a society we should respect all people and if we are mocked by anyone, we should not be so serious about it.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Aug 7 at 2016 6:39 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 18:39:00 -0400

I enjoy mocking them both equally.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 3:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:26:18 -0400

You mean is it more acceptable to be outspoken against one religion instead of another? Your question seemed to imply that only the Christian religion was really a religion and that is in and of itself an attack on other religions I've never seen used against Christianity.

Sure, the political power of various groups has a huge impact on what can be said and what is politically acceptable. Take for example Muslims trying to emigrate into the US, one of the parties in our two party system is calling for a (theoretically temporary) ban on Muslims entering the US... there is no politician out there foolish enough to target Christians or Jews in a similar manor.

Response by SGT Mary G. made Aug 9 at 2016 3:39 PM

SGT Mary G. — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:39:16 -0400

It is always more acceptable to mock one's own religion, belief, philosophy . . . what ever . . . than to mock those of other folks. Doing so because of being "against" religion in general, or someone else's religion, probably qualifies as "politically incorrect" at least if not "hate speech", especially when it is done to rabble rouse others into taking violent action.
On another note, it can be hilarious when comedians poke fun at a religion they identify with, as well as being instructive to those who make unfounded negative assumptions about the beliefs of others because violent people without credibility "said so".