Constitutionally, church and state are supposed to be separate in the US. But religion and politics are big issues there unlike in most of Europe, where secularism is on the rise both societally and politically. Do you think that religion will ever be as unimportant in US politics as in Europe?
2007-10-31 05:10:57 · 11 answers · asked by Paranormal I 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Technically, the United States gov't is a secular institution; most of individual Americans, on the other hand, claim some form of religious faith. (Separation of church and state is not explicitly stated but was defined as a result of case law using the Establishment Clause as its basis.)
Because of the heavy amount of exposure to differing worldviews and cultures as a result of globalization, the US does not have much of a choice but to remain secular in the face of rising religious and ethnic pluralism. Also, religious fervor within American society seems to be waning as of late, though much slower than in other parts of the world.
Yes, England and Norway have official "state" churches, but they wield far less influence in their respective governments than the amount fundamentalist Christians have in the American gov't.
2007-10-31 06:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes some day,not soon though. But it will happen. It's inevitable. Humanity always moves forward not in a straight line but it still moves forward. It might take decades or maybe even centuries but the say will come when religion plays a far less important role in American politics and that will be a good day.
Religion and politics are a very dangerous mix
2007-10-31 11:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you crazy? Religion is a joke in the US compared to church control in Europe. Queen of England for instance is head of the church of England!! and most north European countries have an official religion. Not only that, if you critisize religion you can get charged with a hate crime in many European countries. And for caca sake Europe has the Vatican as an independent nation !!!
You obviously never been to Europe, I've been harassed by Dutch missionaries more in Amsterdam than by any street preacher outside Yankee stadium
2007-10-31 05:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Europeans practice their religion without trying to force their beliefs on others. When the theocrats stop pushing for political power over the rest of us we will all find peace. Real Christians practice their beliefs as Jesus taught, help others, live a pure life. He also threw the money changers out of the temple. Most religion is big business--look closely and it will be clear that the goals are money and power garnered from the followers.
2007-10-31 05:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No to many Christians in America. The churches have large amounts of money.
2007-10-31 05:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by 2gadoo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have no wish to attempt to emulate Europe, it is my belief that was the goal and intention of establishing the United States to create our own democracy.
2007-10-31 05:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by rance42 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
England still has a state church. We have no such church in the US. Remember why people came here to begin with.
Until such time as religous freedoms here cease being oppressed, the issue will remain on the political forefront.
2007-10-31 05:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Probably not although I may wish it otherwise. Believe what you want to believe religiously; just don't foist your moral agenda and religious ideals on my rights.
2007-10-31 06:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing in the constitution that mentions separation of chruch and state.
I hope America never becomes like Europe.
That would be a sad day for the world.
2007-10-31 05:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
That's was the Liberals want.
2007-10-31 05:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by PNAC ~ Penelope 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋