Christians - How much involvement do you think religious leaders should have in guiding our country?

Question

Do you think there is just enough of the Christian voice in goverment? Not enough? Too much?

What are your opinions on the matter?

Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

as much as any other citizen, no more, no less.

you cannot discriminate based on a person's religion.

Answer 2

Fair representation means that all should have a voice, even the "religious". Furthermore, if someone has all the credentials and capacity for the job of leadership, why should they be disallowed because they have "religious" convictions? That seems like discrimination to me!

How much should be up to the voters, count the ballots and that is what we have.........I get dismayed when I read a post where someone wishes to keep religion out of politics. Are they suggesting that a religious person deserves no voice, no representation, NO VOTE? These are the same people who call Christians "intolerant" on a daily basis!

It is not a church or "the church" who runs for office, it is an individual.......why should it cause fear if that individual happens to be a person who has faith?

From my chair it is not that we might have a "religious leader", but rather we might have a "leader who happens to be religious".

Answer 3

You mention religious leaders, then the Christians. They are two and not the same. In my opinion the religious are not to be trusted, they do not know or acknowledge Jesus Christ as lord and Savior. their God is not the God of the trinity. They are misled. Christians believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit three in one, salvation, and the Holy Bible. I do not think there is enough of a christian voice in government. President Bush is the only President other than Washington and Lincoln that have had the courage to stand for Christ. We need much more representation in government in order to have a country that serves and glorifies the Lord and when this country does , it will be blessed and abundance will flow. This country should not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ after all that's what we were created for. "For His Glory"

Answer 4

The trouble is, the religious leaders have no more credibility than the politicians, these days. The child molestations and money issues by church leaders has killed any influence they may have had. For now, all clergy should keep a low profile in about everything, I would say. Those that thumped the bible the hardest seemed to have lived in glass houses.

Answer 5

I am not a christian but I was introduced to son of God by a friend and the love ,joy and solace I received are beyond words. It is imperative that all that pertains to adminstration and human welfare and affection in christianity should be incorporated into the Government. It doesnt mean fundamentalism or religious bigotry or intolerance or theological governance . It is Government which would be able to understand humans as humans and not subjects and infact may satisfy aspirations of some dissidents in terms of religion and strengthen rule of the law.

Answer 6

when you say religious leaders are you talking about only Christian religious leaders? if so, only non Catholic and non mOrmon, etc. religious leaders? who is to annoint a person as "religious leader". sounds kinda like the first step towards radical christianity by having a select group annoint a person "religious leader", bar all religions, and other christian sects note 100% in tune with the annointed "leaders", and then what? start bombing people who refuse to accept the involvement of "religious leaders" "guiding our country"

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Religious people can have just as much say as anyone else in guiding our country. In fact, I suppose their religion can even play a part in their decisions. What they can't do is try to use the state to support their religious point of view over anyone else's.

Answer 9

I think there is too much Christianity in the government. I hate to say that, but our country (contrary to most people's beliefs) were not founded on Christianity at all - it was not set up as a "national religion" and religion was, in fact, banned from all parts of government. We need moral leaders, but we also need leaders who will realize that not only Christians are good people. Christianity is becoming something that most people associate negative emotions with, and that definitely shouldn't be the case. We need less religious nuts, and more Christian believers that are loving and accepting of others, even those who haven't yet found Jesus. We should pray for them, not condemn them for not yet finding their way.

Answer 10

I am a Christian and don't think religion belongs in politics at all. We are a religious based country but the one who has the power is God. We all spend the money that says "In God We Trust".

Answer 11

I think involvement for religious leaders should be limited to praying that our leader(s) make good decisions. I'm a Christian.