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WarElephant Joined Tue 02/26/08 Posts: 478	Thu 03/27/08 06:47 PM
Religion and politics are inseparable. Politics is defined by the clash of different interests, and interests stem from the individual's belief system, not the least of which, is heavily impacted either consciously or subconsciously by religion. However, I do believe in tolerance. Just because I may be a Christian representing Christians, Jews and Muslims all at the same time, does not mean I have to be any less Christian in my post as a public official.

Lindyy Joined Tue 01/01/08 Posts: 2699	Thu 03/27/08 06:57 PM
WOW Lindyy

toastedoranges Joined Thu 01/03/08 Posts: 11042	Thu 03/27/08 07:00 PM
WOW Lindyy that figures

Missty65 Joined Sat 03/15/08 Posts: 13	Sat 03/29/08 07:19 AM
Most definatly!!! What a person belives in thier heart (religion) is thier choice. As far as anything else, we have to learn to get along.

Starsailor2851 Joined Mon 07/02/07 Posts: 1430	Sat 03/29/08 07:40 AM
Never have been, never will be. A person who has strong religious beliefs, and the morals instilled in them through their faith will always have a role in the decision they make. The only aspect of 'separation of church and state' intended by the Founding Father's was that no aspect of organized religion, the church, should have influence in government. The government should never favor a state church and force its will on the people. That's the extent of separation of church and state. Religion, and it's influence, will always have an impact on the people who hold it sacred and influential on their moral standings, and the decisions they make in leadership.

ddn122 Joined Mon 11/05/07 Posts: 12855	Sat 03/29/08 07:46 AM
no Sailor's got it right... our Constitution calls for NO Official "state" Religion.....period.

Lindyy Joined Tue 01/01/08 Posts: 2699	Sat 03/29/08 07:58 AM
turn the other cheek Toasted: Oh, I have to many times to survive in THIS world. Jesus says we are to fogive 70 x 7. Can get very FRUSTRATING. Jesus put it quite well "Forgive them Father, for they know NOT what they are doing." Lindyy

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Sat 03/29/08 08:00 AM
no Sailor's got it right... our Constitution calls for NO Official "state" Religion.....period. Thank God!!!

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Sat 03/29/08 08:11 AM
no Sailor's got it right... our Constitution calls for NO Official "state" Religion.....period. Thank God!!! All one must do is look around the world to countries with gov's based on Religion to see the damage and evil that religion in politics does. Religion is good for ones soul whatever it is, but placing power in the hands of religious leaders is what produces fanatics.

Dragoness Joined Wed 10/17/07 Posts: 23320	Sat 03/29/08 08:11 AM
I know I will continue to fight to keep it out of my government for the good of all. Sometimes religious know not what they do. We would be like the middle east if religion gained any more power in the government and I will not live like that.

HasidicEnforcer Joined Thu 12/20/07 Posts: 10235	Sat 03/29/08 08:11 AM
Do you believe that religion and politics are supposed to be separate? Yes.

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Sat 03/29/08 08:32 AM
Do you believe that religion and politics are supposed to be separate? Yes. Esp, the evangelist's. They are up to their eyebrows in greed and hypocrisy! Could you imagine if Pat Roberson was Pres????? Hello Israel

froglittlesis Joined Mon 03/10/08 Posts: 776	Sat 03/29/08 08:33 AM
This country was founded on the principals of religion though. "One nation under God"? one God many 'religions'

Fanta46 Joined Sat 11/11/06 Posts: 29361	Sat 03/29/08 08:34 AM
Or the Copelands?????

toastedoranges Joined Thu 01/03/08 Posts: 11042	Sat 03/29/08 11:30 AM
Toasted: Oh, I have to many times to survive in THIS world. Jesus says we are to fogive 70 x 7. Can get very FRUSTRATING. Jesus put it quite well "Forgive them Father, for they know NOT what they are doing." Lindyy that's some irony with the g.w. pic up

HasidicEnforcer Joined Thu 12/20/07 Posts: 10235	Sat 03/29/08 11:43 AM
Do you believe that religion and politics are supposed to be separate? Yes. Esp, the evangelist's. They are up to their eyebrows in greed and hypocrisy! Could you imagine if Pat Roberson was Pres????? Hello Israel Hello.