2006-11-26 06:31:02 · 8 answers · asked by Vladimir M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is nothing moral about using religion in politics. Our country was began by people who valued individual freedom and voice in our government. Religion stifles that. If we value democracy enough to use it as justification to attack other countries, the last thing we should be doing here in the U.S. is compromising it by allowing our religious affiliations to influence how we practice our political powers.
2006-11-26 06:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by the guru 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politics should be about ensuring the PHYSICAL well being of the citizenry, using the morality which arises from the nations various legislations, the Constitution, Charter of Rights & Freedoms, etc... A citizens SPIRITUAL or MORAL well being is no real business of a politician.
2006-11-26 14:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Christian.
I think religion and politics should be like oil and water (never mixed). To do so, you run the risk of having a theocracy. History has shown us (courtesy the Vatican) what an awful idea a theocracy is. Hitler was another example....his third Reich was a as much "spiritual" as it was militant. The third Reich was to be a 1000 year reign on earth under the guise of Christ.
One of the greatest checks and balances we have in the constitution is the so-called "seperation of church and state".
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
This part of our constitution was trampled on by Ronald Reagan and many others when he opened an Embassy with the Vatican.
Also violated when Pres. G. W. Bush and congress gave Pope JPII medals, valued at more than $35,000 a piece.
The "California Missions Act" violates it by giving a total of $6 million to 24 "historic" Catholic Missions. Why is it a violation??? because 19 of the 24 are ACTIVE congregations.
G. W. Bush's "Faith based initiatives" also "tear down that wall" betweenn church and state. Over 2/3 of that money goes to "Catholic" organizations.
This should not be any great surprise from Bush, a man that claims to be Methodist; but also calls the Pope "HOLY FATHER".
QUOTE (below) from:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/05/20050520.html
"THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for that warm reception -- especially for a Methodist. (Laughter and applause.) It's an honor to be here at the 2nd Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast......."
Quote (below) from:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/02/20050224-11.html
"On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best wishes to Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father is in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery and return to the service of his church and all humanity."
Quote (below) from:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050402-1.html
"THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Before I begin today, I would like to say a word about Pope John Paul II. His Holiness is a faithful servant of God and a champion of human dignity and freedom. He is an inspiration to us all. Laura and I join millions of Americans and so many around the world who are praying for the Holy Father."
The only "Holy father" is God through Christ..not some popish pretender.
Quotes from Bible (below):
"Joh 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are."
Mat 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
2006-11-26 15:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you think morals came from?
Obviously not politics.
2006-11-26 14:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by timjim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i don't quite grasp how the Fundy Evangelicals can justify their forays into the filth of the political arena. seems to me any spiritual group of folks would avoid contact with such a corrupt and worldly occupation as if it were the black plague. is there anything more full of lies and deceit than politics?
2006-11-26 14:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by nebtet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is immoral and stifles peoples personal freedoms.
2006-11-26 14:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by RoboTron5.0 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cannot use religion and polictics in the same sentence..two different things..no connection what so ever.
2006-11-26 14:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Separation of church and state, period.
2006-11-26 14:33:22 · answer #8 · answered by cherilynnc6 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋