What is your view and most importantly WHY?
1- Church and state should be separated.
2- Church and state are fine the way they are.
2007-11-24 09:07:52 · 9 answers · asked by iambic_chatterbox 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Seems to me that "separation of church and state" was put into place so that the state could not be run by the church, as it was in England, where people were persecuted if they were not of the same church as the king.
Basically, it means that the church will not dictate the affairs of the state.
That is all it means. It doesn't mean that teachers in public schools cannot wear crosses. It does not mean that employees of companies have to say, "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." It does not mean that people in government jobs cannot bow their heads and pray to God in Jesus' name or light menorahs in their offices.
It ONLY means that the church cannot dictate the affairs of the state.
Funny how things get all stretched out of shape over time...
2007-11-24 09:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Church and state has always been separated. They should be together so church can also impact society like the state does.
2007-11-24 09:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by Darkskinnyboy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As I see it, separation of Church from State means that all are treated fairly under the law. Regardless if you are Christian, Hindu, Muslim etc. the law, and penalties, are applied equally. Therefore, no laws should be 'inflicted' upon the population that have their penalties governed by scripture, ANY scripture.
2007-11-24 09:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do no longer look after it. a number of them think of that the US government must be a Christian theocracy, i think. a lot of them think of that their perspectives and their ideals are the only ones that be counted, that no person with a faith different than Christianity has a voice. Then while something is completed to chop up church and state, even something so uncomplicated as coaching it in intense college historical past or government training, they get offended yet back. i'm no longer bashing. i've got met many a Christian who's in comparison to that. i'm in basic terms saying that too many Christians are too close-minded to attain that there are diverse voices and opinions to be heard from human beings from diverse ideals and that they want no longer spend their time attempting to snuff those different voices and opinions out using fact of religious variations. they'd desire to check to take exhilaration in the version.
2016-10-18 00:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by ludlum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Church and state should be separate because it protects EVERYONE. How many Christians would want Muslim traditions supported by the government?
2007-11-24 09:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by pgb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Church and state should be separated....it's worked fine for over 231 years
2007-11-24 09:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Human history is full of examples of this horrible combination of religion and governance. It does not seem to matter which religion nor which form of government !
2007-11-24 09:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by klby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that any church that interferes in politics should lose their tax-exempt status.
2007-11-24 09:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is no room for god in politics.
2007-11-24 09:20:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kim 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋