Where's the separation there? churches are used for people to go vote but isn't that a conflict of interest?
2006-11-07 12:57:03 · 8 answers · asked by Ronnie C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
you're correct......there is definitely a conflict of interest. I believe that churches should stay out of matters COMPLETELY, meaning not providing any services or participating in these "worldly affairs."
Just as Signs outside a church building promoting candidates are wrong......
Because everyone knows when you walk into a church, it's not just the normal "building" as any other building would be. Lots of people are under the impression that God dwells there, which only makes for a rather awkward situation when deciding to vote for.
2006-11-07 13:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by JChurch 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Churches are used because they are known meeting places with the facilities to support that particular function.
The separation of church and state isn't broken because no religious functions are happening along with the polling, and no politics is being preached from the pulpit. Also, in most churches where this takes place, the polling isn't done in the sanctuary.
The main problem is in finding a suitable place for the polls. In most wards, there is not a sufficiently large place to hold the polling except for in a church. If you find this a problem in your ward, perhaps you could recommend another place?
2006-11-07 15:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Because the people who work at the polling place are not employed by the church. And who is selected to work at the polling place has nothing to do with whether they are a member of the church. They just try to find a convenient place for people to vote, and I guess it all depends on who will accommodate the city or county. I'm not religious, myself, and I agree with you that there should be a very strong separation of church and state.
2006-11-07 13:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Angry Gay Man 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's simple really. The church is always involved in politics and the politics are always involved in churches. Therefore why shouldn't they hold a political event there. It is a conflict of interest but more than ever it's becoming very common.
2006-11-07 18:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by gretphemelger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they open up sessions of Congress with an Invocation...so I suppose it works out.
2006-11-07 13:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL Great question...sorta like if drinking and driving are illegal...why do bars have parking lots.
2006-11-07 13:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Central locations, space available, and because they are offered.
2006-11-07 13:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by Susanne T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha!! I like your question!! Thanks!! I needed a smile today!!
2006-11-07 13:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by confusedchaos.lady 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋