2007-06-05 05:51:48 · 29 answers · asked by Dull Jon 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Nope. It would be unconstitutional. Government can't make a law establishing a state religion. That is a key reason why America was established in the first place. Our Pilgrims and Quakers did not like the fact that the King of England was able to expel the Catholic church and replace it with a church that suited Henry's interests. Our founding fathers were persecuted for their faith because they did not worship in accordance with the Church of England.
2007-06-05 06:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! I think the founding fathers had it right. Connecting the two makes a cesspool for corruption. We can look at history and see how much garbage came about when the Catholic church was running the Kings in Europe. The ignorant masses were taken advantage of and any law the church wanted to pass, they just told the people that they'd go to hell if they didn't go along with it. The stole money from the people basically, and since they held the puppet strings of the king, there was no recourse.
I am a Christian, and I stand with what the Constitution says. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" --- And lately, the second half of that is being taken away from us. The whole thing is wisdom, anything less is taking away our liberty.
2007-06-05 13:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No.
Read your constitution (by the way, the "separation of church and state" isn't in there, that was in a private letter, not a public law).
"Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
HOWEVER! The ACLU doesn't have the right to prohibt the practice of religion in public places... I find it beyond ludicrous that the 10 Commandments were removed from courthouses, that Nativity scenes are banned (but Muslim symbols aren't), and that people could possibly be offended by someone saying "Merry Christmas"--if you don't celebrate Christmas, simply reply "Happy Ramadan" or "Happy Kwanzaa" or whatver.
2007-06-05 13:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY!!! And besides, it would be unconstitutional, because the First Amendment specifically states that there shall be no law passed favoring an establishment of religion.
2007-06-05 12:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by tangerine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO. What would it be? Catholic, Baptist, Third Church of the Nazerine reincarnated of Methodist Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jewdisim, Islam, Budhism, Hinduism, Druidism, Wiccan, Methodist, Presbyterian etc. on and on? Which would it be? Besides it is unconstitutional to establish a state religion.
2007-06-05 13:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT! While I respect the right to have freedom of belief or religion, I do strongly believe in the separation of church and state. To decree such a thing in my estimation is not much different than what Rome did, as they demanded that everyone become a Christian. What a horrible invasion of a persons rights. It's just WRONG at every level.
2007-06-05 12:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by Just a writer at the sea... 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ha. I would not vote for ANY organized religion.
They are a lot like organized crime families.
NO, Never. We still have a Consttitution. Why would you ask?
2007-06-05 12:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by planksheer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. One of the things that makes America so special is our freedom of religion.
2007-06-05 12:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by just a mom 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No. The Constitution guarantees religions freedom, or even freedom from religion. Anything less would be tyranny.
2007-06-05 12:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, and I'd go one step further.
Eliminate bibles from swearing in ceremonies.
Fire Congressional "chaplains".
There is no place for prayer and such obvious religious symbolism in official government proceedings.
Roll back subsidization of "faith-based" initiatives.
Investigate so-called religious organizations that exist primarily to lobby for changes in laws - and revoke their tax deductible status.
2007-06-05 13:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Mark P 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋