Religious Conversion

I think we all appreciate my opponent coming back and participating in this debate again. I do not think I will offer a argument in this debate since I also cut my Round 2 short. I will simply rebuttal against the argument my opponent has put together and we will see how strong it is. Harassment: Harassment- the act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.[1] What Constitutes Harassment? Threats of violence against you or an actual act of violence Abusive and/or insulting behaviour Threats of damage to your property Any written form of abuse or threat made to you.[2] It seems silly for the government to worry about religion in societical perimeters. As long as people seek to be religious then they will share it with others. If a person is subjected to repeated religious altercations and statements it could be viewed as abuse. Not only in religion does one have to learn to let people have their own boundaries and when not to cross them. The government and society is forced by our constitution to accommodate a person's religion unless such accommodations would represent an undue hardship. Does this hardship include talking and discussing with people about religion? Is it not easy to say you do not want too and that be it? Is it not harassment in any area of life if someone follows you and forces you to do something against your will? It is obvious that religious people do not in a whole majority force themselves on people to a extent that harassment is therefore applied. Strangers: Why should we talk to Strangers? To make new friends. People who have more friends tend to be happier and live longer than people who don’t.[3] You could meet a potential mate. A person who can talk to strangers can potentially make it easier to find the love of their life. It also creates new opportunities in your field of work. Talking to new and different people will increase your social skills. Having great social skills will take you far in life. It boost the confidence of all parties involved because someone has took interest in them. You also have the ultimate ability to learn new things and facts. Therefore it is essential to talk to others and religion is a way to spark conversation. Religious Right: In 1779 Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed: "[N]o man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities."[4] Those sentiments also found expression in the First Amendment of the national constitution, part of the United States' Bill of Rights: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." Critics while insisting freedom will strip the religious theirs. Religious have the right to talk about their religion. The society has also rejected the perception that society and religion should be kept separate. Conclusion: The religious have the right to talk about their religion anytime and to anyone they choose too. It is wrong to harass people but the common average religious person does not seek to harass people. That would cause the opposite effect desired. It is not harassment or a major discomfort to anyone. Any and everyone has the right to walk away or simply say they do not wish to discuss it. Everyone has to put up with annoyances in our lives but religion does not cause such a annoyance that laws to refuse attempt at converting people. I have also shown how making new friends by talking to strangers is important. My opponent has not shown that religion cause severe harassment and discomfort to people. Back to my opponent! Sources: [1] http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com... [2] http://www.lc.org... [3] http://www.nytimes.com... [4] http://en.wikipedia.org...