Are "Faith-Based Initiatives", applauded by most all Christian denominations in America, basically the creation of Church/State in America?
2006-11-01 18:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by sincere12_26 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Many thought it would be. Turns out it was just a spiffy name they slapped on the religious charities that already qualified for funding. It was a purely political move aimed at getting the religious right vote, and there was no real effect on the level of funding of those charities.
2006-11-01 18:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exactly.
Many instances of the Department of Faith Based Initiatives encouraging Christian churches and ignoring/discouraging other faiths are currently working their way through the court system as we speak.
2006-11-01 18:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by adphllps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says "Thou shalt not steal."
Are laws banning theft examples of the blending of church and state?
The Bible says "Thou shalt not kill."
Are laws banning murder and manslaughter examples of the blending of church and state?
The Bible says "Thou shalt not bare false witness."
Are laws banning perjury, fraud, libel and slander examples of the blending of church and state?
Congress and all of the state legislatures hire chaplains to lead prayer in the legislative chambers. Are these policies examples of the blending of church and state?
Military bases and prisons bring in chaplains to provide religious guidance to soldiers and prisoners. Are these policies examples of the blending of church and state?
Every President, during his inauguration, has asked God for His guidance and blessing. Is every President a religious nut who should be disqualified from the job because he has asked that?
Shouldn't government stay open seven days a week? Shouldn't government stop recognizing Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as holidays?
Shouldn't the Supreme Hypocrites of the United States (the Court) stop employing a court crier who announces, "God the save the United States and this honorable Court" ?
2006-11-01 18:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. for one reason no help given is limited to only church people, for another, to give breaks to other non profit charities but not faith based ones would be discrimination.
2006-11-02 16:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Ernesto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insofar as I see it,yes.
2006-11-01 18:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by moebiusfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋