2007-07-27 18:53:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I am a Christian and i am completely happy with it.It think it is an ideal thing.
2007-07-27 18:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, and yes, there should be separation of Church and State.This country was based on freedom of religion, and people should have that right to choose.
The problem that I have with the Christian right-wing is they are "forcing" others to believe in Christianity. Guess what? In the Bible, ALL PEOPLE were given choice. God told Adam & Eve not to eat the apple. They did it anyway. Choice. Jesus died on the cross, and he gave us free will to either believe or not that he rose again the 3rd day.
People need to stop with forcing others to choose Christianity. That makes us no better than the Muslim extremist. Besides, if what the Bible says is true, then God knows what is in our hearts, so why force people when they won't believe anyway.
2007-07-27 19:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by linus_van_pelt_4968 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who wants their church to get in bed with the government? Guess who's going to be on top in a relationship like that...hint..not the church! also, as there are 700 different 'flavors' of 'christians', the government would have to appoint a Secretary of Religion to keep them all sorted out. You can imagine how much fun that would be. Some of these 'Jesus freak' clucks think their particular church will 'run' the government....guess again! Ain't gonna' happen! Wouldn't be prudent!
2007-07-27 19:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Noah H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The separation of church and state was intended to keep the government from establishing a state religion. Unfortunately, in recent years, this clause has been used as an excuse to persecute and prohibit people from expressing those beliefs in public. While I firmly believe that we cannot allow our government to establish a state religion, I do not support the attempts that have been made to supress religious freedom and its expression under this clause. While I am not a overly religious person (only go to church for marriages and funerals) I dont believe that the government has any business telling the public when and where and in what form they may worship or demonstrate their beliefs.
2007-07-27 19:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is separation between Church & State as it is. Some people have a lop-sided notion that just because kids pray in school or there is a monument of the 10 Comandments in a government place that , that is non-separation of church and state, Wrong! A non-separation of Church & State would be if the Church were a governimg body, which it is NOT!
2007-07-27 19:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I think Madison and Jefferson had it right.
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
Thomas Jefferson
In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people.
James Madison
Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.
James Madison
Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise, every expanded prospect.
James Madison
I have recently been examining all the known superstitions of the world, and do not find in our particular superstition (Christianity) one redeeming feature. They are all alike founded on fables and mythology.
Thomas Jefferson
I have sworn upon the alter of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
Thomas Jefferson
2007-07-27 19:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd be happy if American politics would abide by the principle of separation of church and state. For example, more and more I appreciate what Barry Goldwater had to say on the matter:
http://www.liberalslikechrist.org/about/goldwater.html
2007-07-27 19:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There isn't enough separation of Church and State in America.
Why else would tax dollars go to churches now, due to Bush's Faith Based Initiatives?
Why would Bush be able to have his Gag Rule which takes funding away from women all over the world just for mentioning abortion?
Don't kid yourself. Separation between church and state is OVER.
2007-07-27 18:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by Cerulean 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
wager back. Thomas Jefferson grew to become into terrified of religion taking the reigns of government besides. Your internet site is biased, attempting analyzing a impartial internet site. by potential of how, maximum individuals of the Founding Fathers have been Deist. whilst they seek advice from "God", they are touching on the Deist writer, no longer the Christian God. And, no, they are no longer the comparable.
2016-12-11 03:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian I'm delighted with it. As a Christian I'm deeply offended that the intolerant Religious Right twists Christ's words to suit their agenda and funraising efforts. As a Christian I don't want my children brainwashed into their Mayberry Machiavelli\Pseudochristian Virtuecrat cult!
2007-07-27 19:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am very happy not to have a theocracy and not to be like Iran. I think it is very benifical to this country to have a seperation of church and state because it allows many people to live and work together. I love that this country can incorprate the ideas of many different people who have many different religions.
2007-07-27 19:01:46 · answer #11 · answered by Sam K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋