probably because religions have very different views
.... on the value of human life...
....the "ways" people should live,eat,pray
....different "definitions" of tolerance (i.e. all are gods creations vs only "the faith full please god,the unbelievers are to be converted, punished or killed since they insult god by their refusal to accept,......
....some religions require compliance with religious rules that are dictated by ????
Since religion is a based on an individual's faith in "xx"religion/god,the ability to prove that their belief /religion is the correct/true version is difficult..
TO DATE, no one has ever been able to actually Prove that they have received god's word/instructions Humans can and do accept much or have faith in things that cannot be scientifically verified...
POLITICIANS WANT VOTES AND MONEY so they use their "religion" to secure favor and contributions...
2007-01-14 22:39:44
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answered by SURECY 3
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I don't know that it is necessary to involve religion with politics but I have to wonder why it is necessary to condemn a man who prays to God for wisdom and strength.
Before you throw at me the whole separation of church and state idealogy, did you know that two days after Thomas Jefferson (the man who coined the phrase) wrote that phrase in a letter to Baptists in Connecticutt that he attended a church service held at the House of Representatives building on Capitol Hill? He did so repeatedly ever Sunday thereafter through out his term in office. Jefferson believed government at all levels could accommodate religious expression -- even worship services -- as long as it was voluntary and the state didn't pick favorites. Jefferson saw no conflict between the First Amendment and the availability of public property, public facilities and even government personnel to religious bodies. At one point Jefferson remarked "that no nation could be governed without religion", he did not have in mind the corrupted variety of government churches. In this, he argued exactly as the most pious Founders did: Religious belief -- freely chosen and given wide public space -- nurtured morality and thus supported a free society.
http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/9806/danbury.html
http://www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed122701c.cfm
2007-01-15 06:28:13
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answered by Anonymous
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It is NOT, nor should it be as the founding fathers strove specifically to create a secular nation and separate religion and politics. The APE (American Puritan Ethic) however still raises its ugly head now and then as it does now. But not for very long because the religious fanatics do not prevail. They are just laughing all the way to the bank.
2007-01-15 05:56:30
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answered by emiliosailez 6
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Who says it is necessary...? Religion should not be connected with politics.
2007-01-15 06:41:56
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answered by Patty 1
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Because most Americans are Christians so a candidate has to flaunt their religion to get elected.
Doesn't happen in Europe
2007-01-15 05:50:49
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answered by Anonymous
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