What are the reasons for seperating Church and State.
I'm talking about America.
Plz give me actually good reasons.
Thanks!!!
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2007-12-17 10:25:53 · 19 answers · asked by just another skateboarding chikk 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it doesnt matter wat church
i don't get the thing with iran.....
2007-12-17 10:31:42 · update #1
sweriously ppl, i need more reasons to help me essay topic which is
Should religois display be allowed on public property, and i have to take the no side...plz help
2007-12-17 10:35:24 · update #2
excuse my bad spelling, im in a hurry
2007-12-17 10:35:47 · update #3
Because not everyone is the same religion.
2007-12-17 10:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by jellybelly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is actually no such words in the Constitution (read it) There is a part in it that does not allow a person of the clergy to have political power solely because of his position in the church and vice versa. This is where the idea of separation of church and state came from, but anti-Christians have taken it a step further and portray it to mean no signs of religion in a government setting. This is unconstitutional as it violates the first amendment right of freedom of religion. Our forefathers would be proud, huh?
I just read your second part and if I were you, I would challenge that assignment because when does anyone in real life EVER fight for the side they are against! I've seen people refuse these types of papers and win. Good luck!
2007-12-18 02:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Older and Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1st Amendment states that the Congress shall not declare a "state" religion. They wanted to dodge the "Church of England" bullet and allow religious freedom.
The "separation" issue has roots in a single letter written by President Jefferson. He did not want to do as Presidents Washington and Adams had done granting "fastings & thanksgivings".
We have been given the right to pray or not pray as we see fit. It does in no way state that there can be no Christmas tree, Menorah, Islamic Crecent, Star of David, Crucifix or any other religious symbol on or near goverment builings, offices or land. By the standard being set by those that attack a cross on a hill it could be countered that their preference for no display outnumbers those hilltops with something on them. We therefore should endeavor to equal this out by having an equal number of hilltops with and without religious symbols.
It's only fair.
2007-12-17 18:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Church is about the important but irrational side of the human endeavor (belief, faith, the Divine.)
State is about the important but very rational side of the human endeavor.
It's best to give them their own playgrounds so that the irrational doesn't attempt to force their irrational will in the rational arena, and vice versa.
Witness Iran today as a theocracy, where the church dictates the law.
2007-12-17 18:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that "Separation of Church and State" does not appear anywhere in the Constitution? What it says is there is to be no government sanctioned religion. The only reason I can see for a separation is so we don't end up with a Taliban like system.
2007-12-17 18:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll want to check our Constitution. The answer is there, and it's veyr clear indeed. Why, do you think, our nation's founders would want a separation of church and state? Think about the fact that they came from a country where the church and state were seen as joined. Indeed, the English monarch is still known at Head of the Church.
2007-12-17 18:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by Richard B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have an official religion, you may be forced to abandon your beliefs to conform with the official religion. Imagine being jailed just because you're Christian.
Check out Henry VIII and Mary I of England for real historical perspective.
2007-12-17 18:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The historical track record of what happens when churches influence government should speak for itself.
The problem in America is that the loud ones equate God with religion. That equation does not exist.
2007-12-17 18:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by tczubernat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our founding fathers didn't want the government running the church or the church running the government, and those words are NOT found in our Consitution, look it up....they're not there. There should be respect for eachother so both don't try to run the other, but we shouldn't isolate ourselves either.
2007-12-17 18:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you read a newspaper lately??
Nearly all the problems we have right now are the direct result of the church and state merging.
2007-12-17 18:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the church would have to much power over the people plus the cardinal pasture prophet teacher, etc would only reap rewards and muny if they got greedy.
2007-12-17 18:29:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋