Recently I saw on the news that we have a congressman whose religion is Islam and 2 others whose religion is Buddhism. the majority of the congresses religious back grounds are of the Christian faith, what are your thoughts about having these 3 new congressmen being sworn in by there faith?
2006-12-21 12:03:21 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ Crystal C ♥ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They were sworn in by their faith?
"During official swearing-in ceremonies, newly elected members don't place their hand on any book."
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/ellison.asp
A person's religion (or lack of it) doesn't matter to me. Their experience, ability to do the job, how they stand on issues, how they vote, how they represent their constituents, and whether they uphold the ideals of our country matter to me.
2006-12-22 01:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If we truly do have separation of church and state then it should be a non issue.
2006-12-22 09:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋