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| Religion Has No Place In Politics |
| SI think it can be agreed that the founding fathers of both great nations, USA and Canada, had agreed and stated before that religion has no place in politics, so why are all Americans hypocrites then? |
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I'll second Justsumguy and third Grenache. |
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I agree with Grenache but I'm probably more hardline.
The founding fathers thought no such thing (maybe a few). Separation of church and state was chiefly
addressing "nationalized" religion. We're all Roman Catholic or Protestant (depending on who has the
most power) or we face the consequences.
I would say that the crux of the ideal would be that religion is not forced upon anyone.
I have no desire to be in politics but I could bring my "religion" into politics, the government and
the presidency. My religion is anti-force and coercion. |
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It's ironic that I'm posting against because I'm a very strong advocate for the separation of church
and state. My problem with your topic is the word "politics" instead of "government". In politics
a person can run for absolutely anything for absolutely any reason so I think religion does indeed
have a valid place in politics if candidates choose. HOWEVER, I think the elected government itself
and the laws it lays down need to be objective and fair for all regardless of religious belief so
it's actually the government which religion has no place in.
(But, maybe I'm just quabbling over words so I'm sorry if it comes across that way. In spirit I
agree with keeping religion in church and out of city hall). |
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17 Mar 2009 17:26
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