state; separation of evolution and state etc ? Seems a bit one sided.
2007-09-06 22:41:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, if we're going that way, how about we also have separation of mathematics and state? Then we can have a balanced budget whenever we want, just by declaring that 2+2=5.
2007-09-06 23:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Separation of Church and State simply means that any Church or religioius faith system would never be permitted to have control over any state in the union at a governing level..ie; the Mormon Church being legislative and judicial representation in congress and the senate rather than elected senators and congressmen...which in Utah, happen to usually be Mormon...LOL. Anyhoo...the same thing goes for any religious affiliated "group". If the atheists want to get together and be more organized and start a "group" or if all evolutionists want to get together and have a "group" their group wouldn't be allowed to dictate or make changes to laws, mandates, the bill of rights or the constitution nor would they become a ruling power that could manipulate or establish judgements. That is what the three branches of the government are for now...the legislature (congressional senate - our state reps), the judiciary (supreme court justices) and the executive (the president). If enough liberal voters who typically embrace anti-theistic perspectives and ideas get together then they can lobby congress people, bring cases before judges or vote for the President that they think will suppor their views the most. However, the same holds true for conservatives, moderates and etc. Still, no one religious body or church can control any municipal, local, state or federal elected government. There are only two divisions now and one has the power while the other has all the appearance of it. The person of faith and the secular humanist. If you look at Europe right now...they have a growing movement towards secular humanism and religious intolerance toward "christian" faiths...its only a matter of time because its coming to America. Love in Christ, ~J~
2007-09-07 06:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you've got it all wrong. Separation of church and state means that the government cannot control our religion/spirituality. It means that we have freedom of religion and such. So separation of atheisism and state doesn't mean anything because its part of the separation (one is allowed to be atheist or christian or anything for that matter), same with evolution.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-07 05:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Yetanotherday 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have separation of church and state because at the start of this country people already had experience in religious intolerance. They already knew the dangers of one set of religious beliefs being officially supported by the governments and vice versa. How that is different than say the theory of evolutions, is that theory is not religious dogma. It has repeated evidence to support the claim. Notice I said repeated evidence to support, not prove.
2007-09-07 05:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by James H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evolution is a scientific theory that offers a logical explanation. Atheism isn't a religion. It's just the basic philosophy or belief that there is no God. If you don't like them you can go to your CHURCH....
And you'd basically be shoving your religion down our throats without the separation of church and state so something needs to keep you Jesus freaks in line...
2007-09-07 05:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Facepalm 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because its totally nonsensical.
Religion involves belief in notions unsupported by fact, and it is important that these dogams are not allowed to cloud rational government. Religions by their nature are exclusive, and if allowed reign in government lead to collosal injustices and cruelties.
Atheism is simply non belief, so its clear the same cannot be said of it. And evolution is established scientific fact. It would be like saying we should keep physics out of politics. Its a brain dead comment.
2007-09-07 06:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheism isn't religion. Atheism is the (correct) claim that there is no good evidence for religious claims.
Evolution isn't religion. Evolution is a theory, supported by evidence, that complex organisms originated from simpler ones.
This is a classic dishonest argumentation technique from people who want to tear down the wall between church and state. Insist on taking over for the sake of "fairness." Demand equal time for claims and programs that don't have equal merit. Take your bogus arguments elsewhere.
2007-09-07 05:50:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No problem,there is no course in public school called "Atheism".TOE is fact.You appear instead to desire a "separation of Knowledge and state"and that is a pity.Instead of kicking and screaming and trying to suppress any knowledge that doesn't fit your preconceived notions of God,wouldn't it be better if there were a God to give your God the ultimate honor of discovering how he did things?Looking for God should NEVER sacrifice truth .If you wish to believe in a god,so be it.Dive into science and see how God REALLY did it.You really shouldn't insist truth be sacrificed so your god could prevail.Study,knowledge,and truth should give a better understanding of God,the REAL one(if there is one)
2007-09-07 05:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by nobodinoze 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because Atheism is an attitude and opinion. It is not a corporate organisation that can gain power and influence over your day-to-day life. It is not something that will ever attempt to bend your will or demand subservience. You are not under any threat from Atheism.
2007-09-07 06:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want church and state combined, live in Saudi Arabia or Iran for a while.
2007-09-07 05:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋