Why do some politicians use religion as a weapon?

Question

If you need examples, you need to study history.

Answer 1

Because they know that some people don't think for themselves, and they listen to a preacher. So, whatever candidate the preacher likes is who they like, because they aren't free thinkers, and are just down right lazy!!!!!

Answer 2

Some use it to entice the religious and some use it against the religious. (see politicians using the religious beliefs of the other candidate to make him less desirable to the public through fear and ignorance)

It is a weapon that cuts both ways.

Answer 3

Religion used as a weapon, ceases to be the religion of a good cause!

Answer 4

Ask a politician.

Answer 5

Well they seem to forget about the separation of Church and State-And there are soo many religious zealots who will vote for them only because they said i believe in your God w/ out even listening to what their stand is on important issues..

Answer 6

B/c politicians are often shady people to begin with.

Answer 7

Politicians use whatever serves their interest

Answer 8

The question is too general.
Can you give examples of how they were used as a weapon?

Answer 9

Because it works. Convince the voters that you're one of them, that you'll represent their interests, and you've won their votes.

The best way to do this is to whip them into a frenzy by telling them that their faith is under attack and they must "fight" for it. "Fighting," of course, means voting for someone who will "protect" their faith.

Answer 10

Religion needs to be in effect in everything we do.