02-15-2002, 11:19 PM
PollyannaFlower46 Wrote:The separation of Church and State means that there will NOT be a State sanctioned religion like practically all of Europe (except I believe Germany, Spain, and Denmark) had. It does not state that religion will not have an influence on government nor does it state that for government purposes, no religious beliefs will be allowed. All of our currency has IGWT. That simply stipulates that the Government believes in a God. But it does not say which one it believes in. It is Lutherian, Calvinists, Methodist, Anglican, etc.... Enter the Catholics into Pennsylvania, a spackling of Jews, creation of the Shakers, Mormons, .... and lo an behold, there is a general accepted belief in a God, but specific religious beliefs are not held above others (i.e. is Ash Wednesday a holy day/holiday or not).Galt Wrote:I wish they'd find a new cause and quick fucking up the conservative name with their idiocy.Its because of religious groups getting involved with politics that the sentiment of separation of church and state has become a total sham. There are political views and then there are religious ones, those should not EVER be confused.
Just remember, religious is a big part of certain people's lives and people are a big part of this government. You cannot just have the attitude that even if it's immoral, if it's good for the State, we should do it. I.E. you have been accused of murder, well (the wife of Caesar should be above such accusations) then you are probably bad for the State so we will eliminate you from Society.