2006-09-21 13:37:55 · 5 answers · asked by shikona 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Not the ones from my Parish. HARDCORE CONSERVATIVES.
2006-09-21 13:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you just speaking of Catholic Priests, or are you thinking along the lines of "men of the cloth"? Because if you're thinking of men of God, there is:
Jerry Fallwell
Jesse Jackson
Al Sharpton
Pat Robertson
(I am sure there were others, but I am drawing a blank)
Should they enter? If they can focus on the issues without "preaching", then why not? If they have to have a sermon each time they address the nation, then I really don't care to have them in any sort of position of political service. That doesn't mean one shouldn't; it is just one point of view.
2006-09-21 21:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A priest or minister has the same right as any other citizen to seek public office, It is up to the voters to decide if they are elected or not.
Barring a person of faith, whatever your take on that belief sustem, from any of the rights of citizenship, violates the Constitution.
2006-09-21 20:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....religion and politics do not mix. If the churches want to debate politics, then they should pay taxes.
2006-09-21 20:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. They chose their profession when they joined the clergy.
2006-09-21 21:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by dhamca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋