2007-11-25 13:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by man_of_faith 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What I should have said, from the answers I received, is that do you think that a pastor or a reverend can be in politics? I am not saying that they should preach from the local office but at least you know that they have some one who loves God in the office than someone who worships the devil. I know that not all religous people should be trusted but it is a start.
2007-11-25 16:03:25 · update #1
You cannot have one without the other.
Your politics is based upon your set of values and mores, and that is "sourced" from your set of beliefs and faith. Therefore, it is not possible to separate the two.
Have a blessed day.
2007-11-25 14:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That wasn't always the case. Some of the most socially responsible movements were inspired by evangelicals like William Jennings Bryan, but today we're more likely to hear about his stance against evolution than against banks, railroads, and other abusers of the common people.
These days, the most outspoken evangelicals want to turn the US into a fascist theocracy. They have made a big business out of something they call "Christianity," even if its message of "God wants me to be rich" is in conflict with the message of the Bible.
2007-11-25 13:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think one of the main reasons is that politics is all about issues. Politicians fight choose issues that they'll fight over. God doesn't neatly fit into issues, but He is often used as a tool to get people on their side of a particular issue. What ends up happening is a person using God to get people on his/her side of a particular issue.
God is republican? God is democrat? Bull Crap! What is close to the heart of God- the broken hearted and weak. Which group cares more about that? Well, in some ways the democrats. But, does God want a bigger or smaller govt.? What does God think about abortion, war, etc.? See, one side will say that God is on their side, and how can someone argue against that.
Let politics argue issues and sure allow them to use their personal moral compass. But, allow the God of the universe to pursue the hearts and minds of all individuals.
Moses tried to pin God down once by asking his name- a way that people during that time might have the upper hand with "gods" of the time. God's answer, "I am who I am." God will not be pinned down or be used as a tool for manipulation.
2007-11-25 14:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by DrThorne 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that mixing religion and politics is a seriously bad idea. It paves the way for a potential theocracy. And whose religion, exactly, will be represented in such a setup? There are so many different belief systems out there, and if you select only one of them for preferential treatment politically, it will be extremely discriminatory to people who don't adhere to that particular belief. If you look historically at governments that introduced religion into politics, it almost always ended up as a disaster. I'm a Christian, and a longtime supporter of the separation of church and state.
2007-11-25 13:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Never never never should they mix. Religion is your choice, but politics affects us all. The beliefs of a few (or even of a mojority) should not be the basis of everyone's life. Where religion mixes with politics, human freedom goes out the window.
Taliban, Iran, Northern Ireland, Indonesia, India/Pakistan, ad nauseum.
2007-11-25 14:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by flashdench 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mixing religion and politics is a lethal combination.
My country is not a theocracy, therefore religion should not effect legislation in the slightest. To quote one of my good friends that also posts here, "If you want a theocracy, move to Iran." Then see how much you enjoy it.
2007-11-25 13:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Marissa: Worker of Iniquity 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i guess it depends on whom you are talking to and how much of
a mixture your asking for...
MOST of the time NO...but then this would require
that you actually study some history in school
instead of learning how to put a cndm on a banana
to remeber how bad its been in the past...
2007-11-25 13:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because both religion and politics have people who are highly opinionated. Just try discussing abortion or gay marriage with republican and find out why.
2007-11-25 13:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, like spaghetti and tuna fish. mmmmm.....
2007-11-25 13:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋