Seems strange that I had to go to the Methodists down the road to elect the State senator.
2006-11-08 16:57:51 · 22 answers · asked by neff_crystal 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Separation of church and state doesn't mean that you can't vote in a church, or a politician can't give a speech there, or you can't pray in school, or you can't vote for a politician because they are a particular religion.
It just means that the state can't establish a state religion, and the church can't run the state.
2006-11-08 17:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by stevejensen 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Most people don't do their research to understand why this law was originally written. It was written to protect the church from being controlled by the state - not to keep the church out of the state and public life entirely - but that is how we're interpreting it now. Thus, back then the bible was spoken of freely and the 10 commandments were posted all over the place etc...Presidents were free to talk about religious things that are Christian... the original purpose was to make sure that for instance the goverment didn't impose a state religion like there was in Britain or tell the churches to impose a tax or try to control people using the church. So, I'm like why is our government so afraid of it's own history? The church isn't invading the government. The bible was a textbook at one time for crying in the sink and prayer was not only acceptable but practiced by lots of teachers in the classroom until 1962 and we all know how serious the situation in our public schools has become since then - and it's wasn't an issue because the point of the law wasn't to keep religion out of state affairs and public schools. So - when they are looking for polling places - organizations that have alot of space volunteer to become a polling place. Many times, those who have alot of space and are kind enough to spare it for a day - tend to be churches. I voted in the clubhouse of a neighborhood homeowners association.
2006-11-08 17:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do I suspect that you live in red state bible belt territory? Practically speaking, it's just a building, but personally, I think it's not at all a good voting location! I've always voted at schools out here in CA. Mmmmya, I like it much better that way.
PS - It's true that separation of church and state is not stated in the Constitution. More specifically, church is not mentioned in the Constitution, nor is any religion, and this holds for the Articles of Incorporation, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Versaille (which does state that the US is NOT a nation governed by any religion), etc. Very clearly, religion was never intended to be part of governance in the US.
2006-11-08 17:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The seperation of church and state ONLY means that the government will not create a state religion like the one in England in the 18th century. The king was basically the head of the church and all it's leaders were appointed by him.
It does not mean that government must avoid interaction with churchs or vise versa.
2006-11-08 17:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the state wont spend money on a building to use so rarely. They use buildings that are "donated" to the state for use. That is why so many are in schools, but with all the security in schools because of 9/11 and pedophiles I would think that wont go on too much longer.
2006-11-08 17:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
by no potential. i'm tremendous non secular and picture that the founding fathers said as on God at each and every turn. They meant us to be grounded in non secular truths. You betcha. even as Father Lawrence Taylor made that commercial about our faith, I wept for excitement. it really is what the Founding Father Halas replaced into speaking about! seventy 5,000 screaming, determined worshipers coming mutually on Sunday to inflict self-discipline on the lots. Saint Walter is lifeless - lengthy stay Saint Walter! Oh, to placed the gowns on again and commune!
2016-11-28 22:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation of church and state cannot be found in the constitution.
2006-11-08 17:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lack of other willing voting locations?
2006-11-08 17:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is just a building and kept it's separation since the building couldn't speak.
2006-11-08 17:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Next time they let you vote in the pouring rain or in the blazing sun, you won't be happy either, I bet.
2006-11-11 11:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Yuri 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋