Do you think Governments which are run by religion are inherently unjust.
2007-11-27 03:14:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am very appreciative that we have freedom of religion in this country - not all countries have that freedom. And no governments should not be run by religions but rather by standard of principles that help this country and its people of this country and not by biase opinions of who wants to control our lives.
2007-11-27 03:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by wonderwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. But this amendment was totally taken out of context. I am sure our founding fathers, who were all no doubt by history records and testimonies were christian. They would not have thought that an illegal muslim would come here, hijack a plane a kill thousands of innocent people because they feel we are infidels. As for the americanized muslims who became citizens prior to 9/11, they sat by and did nothing but cheer. Do you think this amendment meant that? Killing others at the expense of your religion. If you don't like our ways and faith, leave and start up your own country in the mideast, why come here and criticize us and take our amendments for granted? As per the freedom of speech, does that give someone the right to slander and cuz a christian out for his or her beliefs? Hello? This country was founded on biblical principles, learn your history already! I mean really, freedom of religion to convert to islam to blow up people for freaking family honor. UUhhhh Puhleeez!! Join the Army in defense for Operation Iraqi Freedom instead for constructive rage relief!!!
2007-11-27 03:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by GI Jane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely. Governments run by religion can fall victim to one of the biggest issues in religion today which is incorrect interpretation to fulfill a persons own beliefs. This has caused a lot of the problems that we see today or in the past with genocides, and all the other various other things that pop up when people go to far in one direction.
2007-11-27 03:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by shadow763 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Government should not be in the religion business. It cannot possibly take care of all of its citizens if it were. There are so many different types of religions in the US. The government cannot be religious and be able to satisfy all of those religions.
Therefore, it is best that the government be religion neutral. It neithers prohibits or promotes religion. That is the way it should be. There are too many people out there who want to use the government to promote their religion.
2007-11-27 03:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely!
The government (no government) has ever done anything "right". They always manage to bury anything they touch in bureaucracy and graft.
What I can't figure out is why its so important for Christians in America to insert Christianity into government when we know by history that this will only pervert and corrupt the very religion that they're trying to protect.
2007-11-27 03:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Im glad for it yes
I wish it was actually followed
And you mean to tell me, the american government isnt run by religion and therefor, isnt inherently unjust. Wow, so you mean to tell me, gay people CAN get married? Arbortion and Stem Cell research ARENT an issue due to moral
My mistake.
2007-11-27 03:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
...I sure am; I just wish it was not misunderstood and used incorrectly as it is.
...What is meant by this amendment is this: the Founders did not want an official state-sponsored church, like the Church of England. Reading the founding documents makes this abundantly clear and inescapable.
...Nowhere in the Constitution is the phrase "separation of church and state" even mentioned.
...Religious and non-religious alike are encouraged to be involved in politics and government.
...Check out the web site below.
2007-11-27 03:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by carson123 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think it is very difficult for a government with an established religion to be fair: the temptation to use the state to force a religious agenda will in most cases prove overwhelming.
which is silly really: you'd think god would be big enough to look after himself.
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it isn't impossible for a government with an established church to be ecumenical. when queen elizabeth i of england said: 'god has not given me a glass to peer into men's hearts' she very nearly meant it.
2007-11-27 03:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by synopsis 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are evil to the core... Practically every Megachurch pastor/priest is involved in some kind of a scandal!!!
2007-11-27 03:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Religions aren't democratic.
2007-11-27 03:18:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋