Agnostic Presidency
Published on October 20, 2004 By SameOldRat In Politics
What is the meaning of "separation of church and state?" Is it like most other things and truly can't be defined simply because of the way one interprets concepts differently? Separation of church and state to me is simply defined as politics plus religion equals disater. People speak of Lieberman as a Jew or Bush as a Christian and I simply wonder what difference does it make. Do I honestly want somebody making decisions that effect my life with some other "power" guiding the outcome of each and every decision? No I don't. I am so fed up with politics that it pains my fingers to type theses words. I can understand being owned by a business. At least there is something to show for that. Greed drives a man to the money that they offer. What drives a man to dedicate his life to a god? What drives a man to believe decisions fo others should be made with the guidance of a power they don't believe in? My President would be agnostic. Believe in nothing and a decision can only then be made with a clear conscience. I wish somebody had the courage to run on that platform. They would definetly get my vote!
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on Oct 20, 2004
separation
on Oct 20, 2004
No one has the courage to run on that platform, because they would lose the vote of practically every Christian in the United States, and that is a hell of a lot of votes. You ain't gonna be winning in the South, that's for sure. But, as an Atheist, they would get my vote (like it matters, I live in Canada).
on Oct 20, 2004
separation


Thank you for the correction.
on Oct 20, 2004
Latour999:

I guess that is the point that I was trying to get to. Why would somebody vote for a person strictly on the basis that they share the same religion. That is as ridiculous as saying that men make better decisions than men, white than black, old than young. Sometimes I am just amazed by the way that people think.
on Oct 20, 2004
"What drives a man to dedicate his life to a god?"

In a Christian sense, people dedicate their lives to God because it makes them feel good, and safe, and like they are doing the right thing. They can find peace in the followings of the bible and sharing those following with other people. They are looking for a way to make sense of everything that is happening around us. They find it in God.

It's the old 'good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people' thing. Some would believe that the turmoil overseas is a result of a lack of Christianity and that the so-called American Dream that people in the US live is a result of Christian values.

So, there. That is what drives a man to dedicate his life to God.

Personally, I think people should find peace in whatever they can. If that lies in the bible, then so be it. I hope everyone can die peacefully. I have a problem when these people try to get others to find peace in the bible, especially when groups enter an area with supplies that are needed and bibles to go with the supplies. And, yeah, I've heard it a million times. 'We don't force the people to convert. We supply the food and medicine anyway, regardless if they choose to believe..bla, bla, bla'

Right. Then why is it called missionary work and why are bibles involved at all? There is an ulterior motive.
on Oct 20, 2004
SameOldRat: I think that "uncorrupted" religion is actually a good thing because every religion, at its core, says that you should be kind to other people. However, since there is no such thing as uncorrpted religion, and that men in power will always have the final say as to what is the religious doctrine of the religion. Also, most people in power who use religion to obtain it, usually use religion as a way to push their agenda foward, no matter how much it contradicts their religion (a good example of this is Osama and members of Al Queda). So, to sum everything up, elect politicians on their morals and issues, over their religious viewpoints. Also, on a basicly unrealted note, I have to agree with LeapingLizard about missionaries when he says "Then why is it called missionary work and why are bibles involved at all? There is an ulterior motive."
on Oct 20, 2004
Rickdude...

Not to be picky, but I'm a chic! Haha!