Should Religion Be Involved With Politics?

Question

I'm Currently In School, And To Do A Special Course I Have To To Answer The Question "Should Religion Be Involved With Politics?"
I Need A Varierty Of Views... So I Thought Why Not Post It On Here And Gert Everyones Views? Greatly Appreciate Any Answers ^^.

Answer 1

Just because your a Christian doesn't mean you have good moral Values...

I'm sorry but the guy up there is somehow disillusioned to the fact that if you believe in a God you will be a much better person... I know far too many "Christians" who are just unmoral SOB's... Just because you go to church or believe in a higher being, you are not a BETTER/MORAL person...

As for Politics... It is completely ridiculous that People are willing to choose a Leader simply because they believe in the same religion... It doesn't matter if they are fit to lead a country... It only matters that they believe in the "Same" higher being...

Why do we brag about our Religious Freedoms when we the reality is, many candidates will be black balled if they weren't Christians, or at least faked it... Imagine if you couldn't get promoted because of your religion or lack of... That is a law suit waiting to happen right? Well, we do it every 4 years!! and for some reason, people JUST DONT CARE!!!

Answer 2

You can not remove it. It's that simple. People vote for canidates based on their own personal belief system. The canidate that fits best with that gets the vote. Religion is a belief system for the people. You try to separate those two and see what you get.....at best you get wishy washy canidates that the people really don't believe in but figure 'why not'.

The thing about it is that you can never separate politics and religion because
1) People have the right to know what canidates' religious beliefs are. (freedom of speech)
2)Canidates have the right to believe what they believe. (freedom of religion)

The idea of separation of church and state comes from a Jefferson letter that was then used in the Supreme Court ruling. If this was the actual intent, then why have we been voting at churches for the last 200+ years?

Answer 3

To be clear, my views on the matter reflect on the USA.

I find this to be quite a conflict for people in politics. On the one hand, the country was set up to keep Church and State separate, and to allow freedom of religion for the many people who call this country home.

But at the same time, political leaders often rely on both their own personal values and the values of the majority when it comes to law-making and things of that nature. Many people get their values straight from their religion, not to mention that many religions instruct their followers to spread those values to others.

So there are now many laws on the books, both on a local and federal level, seem to be drenched with Christian values and morals. Some of these laws deny people things that other religions might allow. (For example, polygamy.)

I don't find it fair at all, especially when it comes to governing the morals of citizens who do not subscribe to the majority religion. (Mind you, I 'm not talking about things like ritual sacrifices that directly infringe upon another person's civil rights.)

Although it would be terribly unconstitutional because it would discriminate based on religion, it seems the only way to keep religious influence out of politics is by only appointing atheists into political office.

The funny thing being that in this day and age, proclaiming that you are an atheist is often akin to political suicide as far as the voters are concerned.

But what really gets my goat is how much religion does influence politics and law-making...and religious institutions are not taxed like the people who are ultimately governed by those laws.

Answer 4

Absolutely not. The First Amendment is a direct result of the bloodbath that was the Reformation and Counter-reformation.

People eager to live in a theocracy should move to Provo, Utah, or Tehran.

Answer 5

When religion and politics become entwined the result is always problematic because over-zealous people will tend to invoke their religion as a way of governing instead of using their knowledge and common sense.

Answer 6

Honey, we actually prefer God interior the White homestead, he hasn't been too welcome there presently. Oh, and proud Roman Catholic...,.faith and Politics are inseparable.... In all common and candor, the two one among them seek for to rule the worldwide. faith from interior of a guy's heart. Politics from without. you will vote your faith, or lack thereof. Me, i'm a Tea Partier, and this election, we are Mainstream. Take your socialist lapdog media and your muslim President and get out of Washington!! And take the Senate with you!! 2012, come on!!

Answer 7

Politics is the process of choosing leaders. I want a leader that shares my Christan values without pushing it down my throat. A person's religious beliefs give you a good sense of their moral beliefs.

Answer 8

Separation of religion and state must be upheld because it is unconstitutional to favor a certain religion.

Answer 9

No. It goes against the ideal of liberty, and personal freedom of conscience.

Answer 10

NO!!!!!!