This marks the lowest grade of ignorance of which their civil as well as religious leaders will always avail themselves for their own purposes.
-Thomas Jefferson to Alexander von Humboldt, Dec. 6, 1813.
How go things in the United States? No influence of churches in government, I'm certain!
2006-11-27 08:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus V. 2.0 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
True, when the leaders twist the laws for their own purposes. I agree 100 %
But that does not mean that Religion and government is bad, just that we should not allow people to manipulate us for their OWN good by twisting it.
Peace!
2006-11-27 08:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Churches don't influence government.People do.Thomas Jefferson helped to write the Constitution, which was based on the Bible.If he was refering to Jews or Catholics, he was probably talking about a theocracy, which our present form of government doesn't subscribe to. People will always avail themselves for their own purposes.That's our nature, and our lowest grade of ignorance.
2006-11-27 16:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom!
When the President was asked if he asked for advice from his dad, he replied that it was God the Father who gave him advice. So...yeah! President has Jehovah as his #1 advisor. Hard to beat that.
Armageddon, here we come!
2006-11-27 16:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Laptop Jesus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Priest King Melchizedek
Rod of Aaron
Jesus Christ.
Priest lead people thrive and grow.
Things are well in the USA! I give thanks for the freedom to express my faith without restriction. I give thanks for the freedom to petition my government about faith, reason, and responsibility. The pilgrims are our role models and forebearers.
God Bless you for asking.
2006-11-27 16:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In true Protestantism we're all priests.
2006-11-27 16:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by creton4 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋