What do you think?
2006-08-24 10:08:36 · 25 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sparky--
Maybe, but I'm only making decisions for myself, I'm not in a position to decide the law of the land.
2006-08-24 10:14:31 · update #1
In a multicultural society, they should not choose what laws to support based on their own religious beliefs. Laws should be made to accommodate all beliefs. If this were not done, it would lead to unfair treatment to certain sectors of society leading to an alienation of this sector by distancing them from all others.
2006-08-24 10:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Peakey 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would say that lawmakers should choose what laws to support based on their morals. Morals are not religious, but universal. Everyone is moral and has moral standards. However, one's particular religion may help to clarify how one is to choose morally. In other words, help shape how they decide, but is not the deciding factor in the choice. I do not choose right or wrong because I am Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, etc. etc. I make moral choices because I am human. Yet, being of a particular faith does aid in how that decision is made and followed through.
May the Lord bless and keep you. May He let the light of His face shine upon you.
God's and your beast of burden
Fr. john
2006-08-24 17:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by som 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One's religious beliefs is a part of who one is and how one justifies one's moral stands. I don't think it is possible or even wise to ask someone to just turn that off.
Having said that, we do live in a representative democracy and part of being a representative is to understand one's constituents and to not make votes that infringe on lives and decisions of people who hold different religious views.
I want a lawmaker who has an ability to take a moral stand, but if I think they are making decisions to intentional favor or promote a single religious view, I will work to remove them from office in the next election.
2006-08-24 17:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by soulrider 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lawmakers should choose what laws to support based on the needs of their constituents.
2006-08-24 17:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way. Lawmakers are elected to do what's best for their constituency only. Their personal and religious beliefs should be left to the side.
2006-08-24 17:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Values and morals are what people should be focused on. Strong values in the home are what keep a family strong. I'd say it's the same for a country. God doesn't need to be brought into it (God wants us to take care of the homeless, etc.), but that doesn't mean that many of the values that are important aren't based on religion.
2006-08-24 17:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The oath they swear is to the Constitution - not to god, the bible, etc... When a politician votes for or against something or does something that violates the Constitution they are violating their oath. So the answer is it depends solely on whether their action (or inaction) violates the Constitution.
2006-08-24 17:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by notme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should choose which laws to SUPPORT based on whatever their personal beliefs are, regardles of whether religion has anything to do with it or not.
They should OBEY any law, whether they agree with it or not.
2006-08-24 17:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They should base their decisions on what is best for the people.
2006-08-24 17:09:53 · answer #9 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya sure give religion power over our laws now and you will have more nut cases on our streets than you can count,
2006-08-24 17:16:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋