Yes, I am a die hard liberal commie democrat. This country was founded on freedom FROM religion. All people have the right to worship as they please, or not worship, too. No one should be allowed to force their rediculous religious beliefs on me using the laws.
2006-10-31 07:37:22 · 30 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok JP, I can take correction. Are you going to vote?
2006-10-31 07:45:01 · update #1
religion has no place in any government or thought making process anywhere anytime...im with you.
a large majority of the founding fathers were not christian and many of those were atheists.
einstein called incorporating religion into his work his "greatest mistake" (general relativity).
addition: in response to some of the morons above me...the constitution does not mention god/christianity even once. over half of the US is NOT christian. the separation of church and state is NOT "freedom of religion" it IS "freedom of religion or the freedom not to have any religion" get it right...not everyone has a religion at all...
one last fun fact: the man who proved the earth was not the center of the universe was excommunicated and the one responsible for the holocaust was not.
have a religion, believe it, i dont care....dont not force it on others
"The best cure for christianity is to read the bible."
"question with boldness even the existence of a god, for if there be one he must more approve the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear."
-thomas jefferson (the president you asked for)
another addition: for the girl directly below me "jesus did not force his beliefs on anyone"....plagues, flood, red sea, etc...
modern examples: crusades, witch trials, inquisition
non-christian religious based conflict: kashmir, west bank, gaza strip, golan heights, entire middle east, 9/11
O ya guys, lets put religion in government....its never been a problem before.
2006-10-31 07:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Boy do you need a History lesson.
This country was founded with Freedom of Religion.
The fact they separated church and state was for the good of all religions. History shows each original state had it's own religious background. Quakers, Mormons, Catholics, etc.
They actually forced people out of particular states due to their beliefs. This meant the bigger state with the most would govern over the rest with their beliefs.
The separation was so religion could be free to flourish.
You have it backwards.
You are welcome.
2006-10-31 15:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I didn't see any laws up for vote having to do with this.
And whether or not I agree with you (which I do when it comes to freedom to worship as one sees fit) is irrelevant - you will never get people to separate their religious background, which usually forms their moral positions in life, from their political views.
2006-10-31 15:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would not base my vote solely on one issue, but you can be certain I would not vote for any candidate who indicated he or she would not uphold the freedom of religion for all citizens (including those, like myself, who choose no religion). One's faith or moral philosophy is a matter of conscience. No one should be allowed to force their beliefs on another through legislation or other governmental powers.
2006-10-31 15:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, but better yet: keep law out of your religion.
For republicans and democrats are both law law.
http://www.godshew.org/TwainShew4.htm#Laws
His Grace is neither a republican nor a democrat.
Not to mention kingdom of God isn't a democracy.
But for now, do whatever you can to be rid of GWB:
GWB: America is a nation under law... lie
Bible: ye are not under law, but under grace...truth
GWB: I'll take my rule of law global at my 2nd coming
Bible: "whether propecies, they shall fail": 1Cor 13:8
Impure Religion: law imputes sin and death for the hell of it.
Pure Religion: does not law impute sin or death to anyone.
http://www.godshew.org/RevelatorySermons7.htm
http://www.godshew.org/Reconciliation.htm
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2006-10-31 15:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. Look, I'm an atheist, and I know the USA was not founded as a Christian country -- but to say it was founded on the basis of freedom FROM religion is just outright lying.
Practically all the initial colonists were moving for the freedom to practice their own religion, that's freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion.
You really don't help our case when you make such blatently false statements.
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You'd better believe I'm gonna be voting! :)
2006-10-31 15:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 2⤋
I am voting as always. Mainly to vote to keep my Representative in Congress in Washington. He has served since 1989 and we all want him to continue to represent us.
I will be outvoted on every other issue, as usual. I still go and vote anyway.
2006-10-31 15:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a die hard commie liberal atheist and I vote to keep religion out of mainstream america. you betcha
2006-10-31 15:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by NO delusions 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I will vote to keep the two separate even though I am a Christian. Jesus never forced himself or his ways upon anyone else. If he didn't do that who are we to.
2006-10-31 15:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by BetteBoop 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't vote for either party. They are mostly all evil mongers. I rely on God for my peace of mind. The politicians of this day and age will never save this country. If we had a better party I may consider it. Go to www.stephen-knapp.com The World relief network and universal truths
2006-10-31 15:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋