Look at all of the examples of Republicans and Democrats that now wear their religion on their sleave.
(This question should be under R&S also since it is a hybrid)
2007-07-31 17:49:35 · 12 answers · asked by Atrum Animus AM 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I don't know if it is becoming one and the same, but it is coming out in politics way too much. I'm not saying you can't be a moral person in politics (which actually sounds like an oxymoron), however, no one should be quoting bibles or saying that a good Christian does this or that. America was built to have religious tolerance of every religion and I think that a lot of people think that America was only made for Christians. If we have too much religion in politics it will destroy the melting pot of America, which allows so many cultures to come together as one. America is suppose to be free and tolerant of everyone who wants the unity and liberty of being an American citizen, not just those who are religious.
2007-07-31 17:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sam K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You only have to watch American politicians, when appealling to their public, or celebrities accepting awards for some very dubious talents to realise that religion has a very different place in US society than in almost all other developed countries. It is almost as though you feel that thanking God will show the rest of the world how devout you are, when the statistics show your morals and behaviour are no better than anybody else.
2007-07-31 19:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ted T 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
1.) The founding fathers were NOT neutral on religion. Is "...Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them..."(US declaration of independence) neutral? 2.) I believe that making choices based on religion is a good thing for our country as long as the choices are not based directly on religious thought (i.e. a bill declaring a state religion). Religion provides a strong moral basis for people, so who cares if our leaders choose to follow their particular moral codes? As long as the laws help people, I don't care what the inspiration was.
2016-05-19 21:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by adrienne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not. Unless there's a case about it. For example, when that man put the Koran in the toilet, he deserves everything he's getting because that's a hate crime. I'm not a Muslim but for someone to intentionally want to hurt a group of people, in the way he did it, is a criminal until proven guilty and sent to prison.
2007-07-31 19:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Religion has always been a part of politics. In a democracy, any belief system that influences a persons point of view on political issues is part of politics. Religion isn't any more a part of it now than in the past, probably less so.
2007-07-31 18:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mark S 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Have you noticed the last little bit of support Bush has remaining appears to be from anti-abortion wingnuts and tax breaks for the wealthy zealots?
2007-07-31 18:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I would argue religion has been a part of politics in this country since around 1776.
2007-07-31 17:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
ok, i seem to remember that one of the very FIRST things the original founders of this country did was to FORCE christianity on the NATIVE americans, the ones they didn't kill!
if you'll think on it, one of the major functions of religion has always been to support the government, any government.
2007-07-31 20:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I haven't met any Republicans that weren't also Christian. I'm sure there are many but I haven't met any.
2007-07-31 17:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dull Jon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In america and also with other extremist governments.
2007-07-31 17:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Eyota Xin 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋