Why can't people separate religion from politics?

Question

Religion is belief and politics is more about economics, that is what I think, any comments appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

That's a very tough question.

I think the answer lies in the fact that hardcore religious ppl not only define themselves by their religion but are so convinced that they are 'right' because God is on their side.

I am saying that this 'righteousness' is literally embedded into their psychie.

Think about it... if you knew (or thought you knew) 110% that your way was the absolute correct way, then you would probably be close-minded about any opposing view. Then if you add to that the fact that you also believed 110% that you were on the side of God thereby the 'good' one, then you really would not only be close-minded but you will tell your mind that you were justified by God to oppress any other way.

You would justify your oppression of other person's viewpoints as your battle for what is right convincing yourself that you are in a fight for God's way.

Anybody that opposed you, you would consider 'lost' to the 'real' truth.

We both know that problem with this:
1. It oppresses ppl who differ from your beliefs; thereby, forcing others to live by how you have decided they should live. This takes away choice which is even mentioned in the bible as a person's right.
2. It loses all rationale. Like when women were burned for being witches in this country because the ppl of faith completely believed God was on their side and they were fighting 'evil'.
3. It causes enormous conflict between religions. IE, Many denominations of Christianity differ in their beliefs. Which one decides? This causes nothing but turmoil and animosity between those groups when all of them are 110% certain they are the 'correct' ones.

Politics basically dictates what laws and guidelines society will follow.

From what I have described above, you can see where these ppl get the notion they want to make those guidelines.

The problem is that, like I stated before, all rationale goes right out the window, fairness is lost and many differing groups are oppressed. You just can't combine religion and politics then turn around and claim that you support, 'all men are created equal.'

Answer 2

Politics is not a separate entity from people, and deeply religious people will always base their views and decisions on what they've been fed for morals and beliefs throughout their entire lives. Jimmy Carter is the best example I can think of at the moment.

The upside is that we don't have nearly the problem that the Muslim countries have - where separation of church and state isn't even part of their vocabulary. Islamic Law is the rule and, unfortunately, it is interpreted differently by separate sects - even within the same country.

I do agree with you that politics, for the most part, is about economics. I don't remember any campaign in my lifetime that didn't center around the economy and jobs. Perhaps that is proof that religion actually takes a back seat in politics when the chips are down.

Answer 3

A true Christian will always take into consideration their faith when making decisions. For a Christian, doing God's will is a commandment to follow not an on again off again frame of mind. Do you think when George Bush ordered our military to war that it ws an easy decision based on his faith? I would imagine that it was the hardest decision the man has ever had to make in his life. That is one reason that people can't separate religion from politics. Much in the same way if you have personal beliefs based on lifes experiences that aren't of a religious nature, yet you rely on those beliefs to base decisions on. It really isn't any different.

I personally don't see why Democrats feel so threatened by having a persons faith play a part in the decisions they make. Unless you are some Bible thumping right wing conservative, having a person base their decision making on a set of books that promote love, charity and forgiveness isn't such a bad thing.

Makes sense to me.

Politics is about economics but it largely is also about moral beliefs.

Republicans tend to support freedom OF religion. Democrats tend to support freedom FROM religion.

Answer 4

Religion is belief yes, and politics is about economics and making laws. This country was founded on Christian values so many of our laws reflect these values. It's very easy to separate Religion and Politics, but humans belong to both at the same time, so there will be cross over to a point.

Answer 5

In some ways they tie into one another.. whole Life is Religion( belief) and Politics ( the way you handle life and Policies to do with life.
Life is full of Policies and it tics away Where do you think they got the word Politics From?
Religion=Realize the good in own beliefs negate the things that don't wash with you!
Do you get the point? Politics and religion weren't ment to be seperated! To seperate and look at one thing only is like seeing only half the coin! Or almost like reading a book
and not bothering to understand what the words
mean!

Answer 6

They are not separate...Many religions like Islam include even politics...and many prties in Europe are based on religious background...Beside that there a state called Israel was founded on a land for all religions to be converted to a state for Jews only..And all the American politicians support Israel although It's 100% religious state.

Answer 7

Not everybody feels politics is about economics. Politicians, after all, draft bills for laws & regulations. It is politicians who make a lot of decisions about drugs, prostitution, gay marriage, etc.

I personally am more concerned with the economic aspect of politics & am against legistlating morality, but I try to understand the perspective of folks like my mother who think "If something is wrong, therefore it must be illegal."

Answer 8

continuously bear in ideas how fortunate you're to stay in the present day in united states of america after suitable court docket had guts to do away with formalized prayer from public faculties. they did no longer do away with prayer, however the da-facto compelled participation in prayers; plus you reside in a rustic that facilitates you to ask question you asked. you will on no account separate faith from politics for 3 substantial motives: it particularly is a substantial part of very great variety of folk's psychic, religious chief different than for terribly few particularly religious are extensive ability participant in politics; and the two prepared faith and government are interior the agency of controlling human beings. it somewhat is controlling that quest for ability that desires pointed out and controlled. think of human beings could save on with the extra useful factors of all religions around over the centuries, yet no longer compelled to maintain on with any faith.

Answer 9

You had better look up politics, it's about a lot more than economics. Religion fits in when you are talking ethics and morality.

Answer 10

Dangerous
Very dangerous

saying "any comments appreciated"
very dangerous indeed.

For instance . . . .
I think that Chelsea will win the Premier League in England this year but only if they buy another 11 players.

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