Separation of Church and State?

Question

Everyone is so upset of the fact that as a religion, Mitt Romney states he is a member of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons). Prior to getting involved in politics, I am not sure what he did for employment, but am quite sure it wasn't for his church. My question is for those who find fault with him, why isn't the same if not more scrutiny being given to Mike Huckabee, who prior to entering politics, was a Southern Baptist not only by profession of faith, but by Profession, as he was employed by the Southern Baptist Association as a minister of the gospel. Isn't that blurring the lines between church and state a bit more than Romney who is only a member of the denomination and not employed by it?

Most elected officials indicate that they hold some form of religious beliefs but were trained in some other form of business/law this training influences how they run the 'corporation' that is this country. How then, would Huckabee govern, since he was trained to 'lead the church' ?

Answer 1

Religion should not be an issue in any American election. If any of the Republican candidates are elected we can only hope they do not refer to the Middle East situation as G.W. Bush did when he said "this is a Crusade". We really do need an atheist in the White House.

Religion in politics is a diversion from the real issues. I wish every candidate, both parties, would refuse to answer any questions regarding their personal religious beliefs.

Answer 2

Romany, like Kennedy before him, did not allow the church to rule is professional life (Or provate one either). There is no reason, other than propaganist hysterial and dirty rumor, that Romney would be ruled by his Church Elders. When you speak of separation of church and State, it is Bush and the christians who are making the church ruler of the state. They would have laws based on the christian bible - like muslims - creating a theocracy.

Most people in the USA decide to vote based on rumor, bad gossip and appearance rather on facts and accomplishments. This we had Kennedy and Regan, Isenhower and Clinton. The alternatives were truthful, sincere, pragmatic and dull. They laost the race and so did the voters. BUT, the voters still have not learned the lesson so the charage continues. Romney will not get the vote because of his religion. HE should get the vote because of his policies.

Answer 3

I think the first point we have to look at is that religion in the US will always play a key role in decision making because the vast majority of the nation is Christian. Mormonism claims it is a Christian religion, however, most Christian teachings denounce the Mormon faith.

No matter what people personally think about religions good or bad, they need to realize that whomever we elect was raised a certain way with certain teachings and will act in accordance with those teachings no matter what happens because that is how they were brought up.

Answer 4

Romney clearly stated that he wanted less separation b/n church and state. That is an unsound and scary ideal to banter about during a heated campaign. This makes me wonder how he would approach such issues if he attained office, which, by all normal trends, would be more brash than what one does during the election

Answer 5

There is NO SUCH THING AS 'SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE' !!!

The constitutional amendment reads that the congress shall not CREATE an official church NOR PROHIBIT a church from being created (paraphrased..the actual amendment is, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances")

Answer 6

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Answer 7

All that should matter is how they would govern as President. Both men strongly believe in freedom and our constitution, which is very religious. I think they would both do a great job and there is no reason to bash either one of the men based on their religion. The real question is if America is better off with someone like all of the Republican candidates that believe in god or better off with the Democrat candidates that I don't believe truely follow religious principals and then claim they do.

Answer 8

Romney and Huckabee, like Bush, don't believe in seperation of church and state. They apparently support a theocracy.

Answer 9

separation of church and state simply means that the "state" can not designate a national religion. i don't think any of the candidates would try to designate a national religion, simply can't be done is USA.

Answer 10

Correct.