play into you Political one? For example, (prompted by another question) Would you see the economic and humane benifit of legalizing prostitution, even though your religion views it as sinful? Or your stand an abortion? Or do you choose who you vote for because of their religious background, or their political issues?
For me, my religious view, and my political one often dont go together, I keep them seperate. How does it work for you, and why?
2006-12-14 06:44:02 · 10 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I keep my political and religious views separate.
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." That is the foundation of our great nation. Laws should be passed to protect people from negativity that attacks their individual life/liberty/pursuit of happiness. Nobody's personal freedom should be infringed on. Religious laws should be enforced by the household and by churches--NOT the US government. We are a country that was founded upon the freedom of religion; it is of utmost importance that we don't lose sight of that.
2006-12-14 06:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religious views only mix with my political views when I see an issue that could limit religious freedom and swing the country toward theocracy. For example - I don't want Christian (or any other type of) prayer mandatory in our public school system. I don't want all of the 10 commandments being used as the basis for judicial decision making - especially numbers 1 and 2 on that list. Stuff like that. Otherwise - my political views are seperate from my religious views. And I've only noticed myself mixing the two in the last 6 years. Before that - it wasn't as much of an issue.
2006-12-14 14:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that any form of government can work if it recognizes the utmost importance of the soul's relationship with its I AM Presence, God or whatever name you want to give our own connection to our Creator.
It should be the highest consideration of a governing body to see to it that its citizens are free to pursue the inner path and be able to express it outwardly.
When I think about who to vote for, I look for a candidate that might not be religious but one that has an open mind that God is more likely to be able to work through. In fact, the religious types are perhaps the worst sort of candidate as they often have the most closed minds, as with the scribes and pharasies (I know thats spelt wrong!). Even atheists can have moments of inspiration, though they may not stop to think where the inspiration is coming from :)
2006-12-14 14:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by IAMTHATIAM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My religious views and political one's are completely separate. My religion views prostitution as sinful, and I view it as demeaning to women and perpetrating more abuse in a society. The common end is there, but the way I see it is that women are the victims, not sinful.
My views are completely separate. I am very conservative in my acting and dress, yet politically, I am extremely liberal. It should always be this way. Look at situations without a bias of religious morality, and instead, view it humanely without bias.
2006-12-14 14:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our very existence is sinful, not just prostitution or abortion. These examples are just an example of our offense against God. Do you wonder why every night you turn on the television that all as you see on the news is murder, rape, incest, theft, etc. You see these are just the fruits of what we are..........an offense against God.
God originally made us perfect and good in God's sight. But ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed God they paid the price and we therefore pay the price. The wrath of God will eventually be revealed on the Day of Judgment. God does not want to cast any one of us into Hell, but He wants all of us to turn to Him for forgiveness. God loves us so much that He became one of us in bodily form as Jesus Christ. living a perfect life having never sinned, fulfilling all prophecies about Him (some 800 - 1,000 years before His birth). Jesus took the full wrath of God upon Himself because of His love for us, His creation.
Eternal life is found in His son. He who has the Son has life. He who does not have the Son, does not have life. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." - John 14:6.
2006-12-14 15:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not old enough to vote, so I can't really answer the whole question. But I have to say, I don't see how there would be economic and humane benefits for legalizing prostitution... More murders, rapes, and STDs going around? Absolutely not.
2006-12-14 14:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by ....... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could it not be completely involved in your political view? It must be. For example, my religious views tell me that abortion is murder, therefore politically, I'm going to do all in my power to make abortion illegal.
Your religion guides your morality and you'll vote your conscious. If you DON'T, then you're a wishy - washy nutcase :)
2006-12-14 14:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi, my personal belief is that Gods law is always higher than mans law, and when men make laws that conflict with God`s law, then I go with God everytime.
2006-12-14 14:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
50%
2006-12-14 14:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by grant_graveley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are one in the same. How can one sever their conscience?
2006-12-14 14:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by superstes88 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋