Discussion Prompt: Public Speaking and the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech is guaranteed in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. The idea of freedom of speech is that it is free from limitation or censorship, within a certain context. There are limitations to that freedom, but it still allows for the general public to express their opinion.
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Can it be argued that there are times when censorship is appropriate and even necessary?
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What would be your criteria?
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Read Ephesians 4:29, James 3:3-5, and Proverbs 15:1-7. How is your criteria influenced by a biblical worldview or scriptural principles?
