2007-08-13 16:54:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I ment the leaders of the government.
2007-08-13 17:01:16 · update #1
No, they shouldn't. Our country is entirely too diverse to base our laws on any one religion. The first amendment of our Constitution protects us from the government endorsing or adopting any religion, leaving us free to practice the religion of our choice. It is also interpreted by many to guarantee us freedom FROM religion. In other words, laws are not made based on religious beliefs and principles so that those who choose to may live without religious interference. It's easy enough in this country for most to practice their religion unimpeded by the government or other organizations. But if the government becomes based on religion, then those who practice a religion different from the one the government is based on or those who want no religion in their lives will be in the unfortunate, unconstitutional position of having particular religious beliefs shoved down their throats.
2007-08-13 17:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by mawmawdoll 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The constitution sez there is a separation between church and state but then there is zealots called the religious right that try to force there beliefs into government. Mingling religion into laws is a bad thing that cloud fact from the over zealous Bible thumps. Not that I'm saying religion is bad but the two groups need separation! If the church wants to be involved in the law making process they should give up there tax exempt status and we all know that isn't going to happen.
2007-08-14 00:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure are a lot of Faux "News" watchers out there!
"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."
You show me anywhere in the Constitution that says our laws are based on the 10 commandments, bible or a christian god. As a matter of fact read Atr.11 of the Treaty of Tripoli.
"Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries."
...."Any questions?" I didn't think so!
2007-08-14 01:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by chuck b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, many laws are based off of the 10 commandments. By the way, in US law, no single religion is put as the supreme religion. Though, religion is not outlawed in government. So morals will come into play.
2007-08-14 00:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Chase 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
While I support any person's faith, except the religion of death - islam, I think it is best to keep the secular workings of government separate from religion. This in no way means that we should pass laws outlawing prayer, but we should not pass laws preventing prayer, as well. It is a matter of choice. This could also be applied to public education. Neither intelligent design nor evolution should be taught at the elementary level. They could be offered as extra curricular study for credit at the high school level.
However, that is only if we keep the crappy public education system anyway.
There is no clause specifying a separation of church and state, although the issue of state sponsored religion is addressed in the Constitution.
2007-08-14 00:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by crusty old fart 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
of course not....that would mean those of different beliefs would be alienated....one group could simply make laws that were totally prejudiced to others and favored those of their faith...would you only want to have the laws as interpreted by (mortal men) of let's say the Baptists or the Mormans' or the Seventh Day Advents, or even Moonies decide that their rules of their church shall apply to all others, even those not of their faith...Even a Catholic has to cringe at that idea
2007-08-14 00:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the leaders in the government should use their religious views to guide them as they make policy and decisions, but I do not believe that that sole basis of their decisions should be based on their religious beliefs, because America is a country of many religions and that could tread on someone else's beliefs.
2007-08-14 00:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think they should leave their religion out of the laws, but they have been including it for years.
2007-08-14 00:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by back from the dead 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!! Kill all non Christian NOW
their were over a million Christians in Iraq before the invasion .now theirs about fifty thousand left
we will be a minority soon, in this counrty. stop all immigration.hunt down the illegals.
2007-08-14 00:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about personal religion, then you are to naive to know what have been taking place in America's history from its birth.
2007-08-14 00:00:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋