im asking because christians want to bring their religion into american politics,and it is against our forefather wishes,your religion has already helped devide this country with your bush vote,look at the middle east where top religus figures are in charge and their going nowhere.....it is proven in history church needs to stay out of politcs,so why what makes you think you can change this country to your ways......if christians get power their will be a civil war in america........you already screwed america with stem cell reaserch....so why do you want into polititcs
2006-08-24 05:24:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
some real good answers from both sides,some like cliffy.....what are you talking about......and why do people always have to bring color of skin...and go look at the midevil period all ran by the church and a huge amount of people were killed in the name of god when the popes ran the world
2006-08-24 06:08:58 · update #1
the ten commandments and other religious icons are offensive to other religions how about muslim icons or buddist symbols,how about wicca...when will christians stop with this whole icon bullshit..its ok if it fits your religion,but others,how about the ten commandments next to a pentagram or half moon and star even the jewish star........
2006-08-24 08:54:43 · update #2
It's not so much a christian thing as a human thing. Most people feel they are right. By feeling they are right, they want the gorvrenmnet to reflect their views. Our country having such a large christian population ( this includes people who don't actively practice christianity but were definitely influenced by it), naturally has a lot of christian influence in government matters despite the theoretical seperatiomn of church and state. Most christians don't mind this because they feel, whether directly or subconsciously, that it is an improvement and a way to counteract a perceieved attack on their values by non-christians. It's not necessarily right, but it would be no differnent if our country was majority hindu, muslim or athiest.
2006-08-24 05:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian I don't believe that the church should be running politics. However, you do want a person running the country who is centered and has a good moral background. Nothing that I have found in the Christian walk of life would have a negative impact on our country or civiliaztion. The Bible deals in absolutes, and thats why people tend to view it negatively. Do we want a President that doesn't deal with absolutes. Polititians are constantly trying to go down the middle on issues. Not wanting to committ on things for fear of offending people and losing votes. A true Christian should deal in absolutes.
By the way, I also believe that our forefathers built this nation based on Christianity. Why does reference to God appear so much on govenment buildings, currency, ect. The whole seperation of church and state was never intended as keeping the churches influence out of politics, but keeping politics out of the church. Why would they put in God we trust on currency but not want God to have an influence in our government.
The real question is why are people so afraid of the churches influence in politics? Why are the ten commandments trying to be removed from government buildings? Why is God presence in establishing our nation trying to be covered up? Without God's presence and influence in politics and every other aspect of our civilization we develop nations with leaders like Adolph Hitler and other murderous dictators. Christians can agree to disagree on issues. It doesn't mean that we change our beliefs though, or that we don't continue to press our views. Others in society demand that their views are the only views and stop at nothing to force others to adhere.
2006-08-24 05:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rick D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You paint with quite a broad brush and ignore the complexities and subtleties of politics and religion today. I, for one, am a Christian who absolutely does not want the church running politics. And I think most Christians would agree with me (though there would be a bazillion different ideas as to what would constitute the church running politics).
That said, anyone whose spirituality and religious philosophy is at their core, is going to have political beliefs that are influenced by that spirituality and philosophy. They would be schizophrenic if they did not. This is why there is a religious right and a religious left and the religious "everything in between." It just so happens that the most vocal individuals are usually at the poles and because of their controversy, they get the most airtime. As a result, people who are not practiced in critical thinking skills come to such conclusions as "Christians think we need the church running politics."
2006-08-24 05:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by KDdid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This country was founded by Christians and has always been run by people of Christian beliefs, this is a focus issue only because of the hatred of Pres. Bush, If he were Black, Jewish or whatever then that i where the whipping post would be. Unfortunately the Democrats are spending more time discrediting an administration rather than coming up with any original ideas or solutions.
2006-08-24 05:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by amglo1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because our country and government is based on votes and people vote per their own personal beliefs - for example, abortion. How can something as big as your faith exist totally outside your political views? That's like taking ethics out of politics... Your politics may be based on ethics but ethics (what's right and what's wrong) often come from religion... There is nothing wrong with being true to your religion when voting. Isn't this democracy? What the majority of the people want should be what happens as long as it does not infringe on our Constitution rights. Afterall, we really are a Constitutional Republic country.
2006-08-24 05:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by snape4good 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The religious lobby in this country is very powerful and growing even as we speak. We all should be very afraid. There is no place for religious hatred and bigotry to be in the law. A good example is same sex marriages. Now everyone has the right to their opinion. They just don't have the right to force their opinion on anyone else, and grossly misusing the law to do it. They want into politics because they are worried about morals. Not their morals, MINE! That is no ones business but mine.
2006-08-24 05:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me that u need to go back and read the bible. This country WAS founded on the bible. And its just like our money , it has the word god on it and if people don't like this they need to find some way of not using our money. U have to be either a demarcate or a liberal that has been lead in the wrong way. and with the president bush thing , Hun he wouldn't be in this mess if he wasn't trying to fix what Clinton had screwed up. So look a little harder!!!
2006-08-24 05:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by booboo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, let's blame everything on Christians. Especially white Christians. It's all their fault.
*rolls eyes*
Along with it being human nature to want to blame someone (preferably someone who doesn't believe the same things as you); it is also human nature to follow one's beliefs.
There is a very good reason for the division of Church and State, and it must remain intact.
Don't blame Christianity. Blame the people themselves. Oh, but wait - it's so much easier to blame an entire group than point a finger at one person, isn't it.
2006-08-24 05:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by gracefulangie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all of us do. I think that our current Presidency is a pathetic excuse for leadership. Stem Cell Research can still go on, it just can't happen with any government funding. I am a fir believer in the separation of church and state and a firm believer in Christ. DO NOT generalize me. No one wants war, no one wants to see people hurt...particularly not me. I am anti-war but I support our troops. I am Pro-life but Damn if I haven't spent the past year in Public Health working hand in hand with Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America to see that Plan B went over-the-Counter for Woman over 18 and to ensure that Abortions are a viable option for ANY woman who needs them.
2006-08-24 05:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Kathleen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our motto on U.S. currency reads "in GOD we trust" you obviously don't know history. the middle east is having trouble because of extremists, not religion. the foundation of our laws and morals are found in the Bible.
true christians demonstrate tolerance and respect for human life and are against immoral values.
the reason for separation of church and state came because of 2 institutions, the catholic church (of which i am a proud member) and the church of england. it was meant to keep the country's leaders from being biasedly influenced, ONLY.
every one of our great presidents has always mentioned GOD at one time or another and give HIM his respect. you would be wise to do the same.
pick up a history book, a bible (for reference) and a law book then rethink what you are saying.
i know of no christian denomination or sect that is actively looking to put their church in power.
2006-08-24 05:39:42 · answer #10 · answered by cliffy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋