Re: Is it a Religion?
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To do this you need to provide a religious belief that was tolerated and a similar polictical belief that was not.
I seriously doubt you can do that.
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I'll try.
If a priest hears a confession, and refuses to testify in court claiming it is a priviledged communication -- it will probably be tolerated. It is a religious belief.
If a reporter refuses to testify, based on their political belief of protection -- it will usually not be tolerated. They will be held in contempt.
We do give special consideration to religious beliefs. I am begining to believe that we shouldn't when the religion has purely political aims.
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