Should we allow Religion in American Politics?

Question

She would we allow Religion in American Politics through the institution of such Religious ideals as those found in Shariah and other forms of Muslim law into the US law, or the even laws from the Torah, or Chinese Legalism into US law?

Answer 1

The short answer is no.

The long answer is that we already have allowed Christianity to influence our government and legal system. There is good reason. If you examine the early compacts and constitutions of the first European settlers in America (the Pilgrims), you will find that many of the laws they had included the 10 commandments.

Does this make the United States a "Christian nation?" In my opinion, no. But we have Christian roots. The hot dog and the hamburger are considered American foods, but they have German roots. So which one is it?

The constitution with the 10 Commandments included became a way of life. These documents and acceptable ways of life evolved much like the way birds and bacteria evolve. It takes time.

Remember that the Pilgrims came over in the early 1600s. The Constitution was not signed until 1787. That means 187 have passed between the early compacts of the Pilgrims and our constitutions.

What will our constitution look like 187 years from now in year 2194? What will our way of life be? How would we have evolved? As it stands now, there is no reason for us to actively insert religion into the American system of government.

Answer 2

We can't not allow it. Freedom of speech and religion being what it is.

But I do find it troubling that this election has had the most religious talk of any in my lifetime. Not only are most of the GOP presidential candidates pandering to the religious, but so are most of the Dems!

Just once I want to hear one from either side mention that his religious views are irrelevant, as he is running for President of the United States, a secular gov't position, and not Pope!

Answer 3

* First Amendment – Establishment clause, freedom of religion, speech, and press, and peaceable assembly as well as the right to petition the government.

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 4

Yes, but no one specific religion. All have a place, but none have the authority.

Answer 5

No. Politics is already screwed up as it is. Bringing in organized religion (something already screwed up) will screw it up further.

Answer 6

What? No

Answer 7

no and im christian