I thought these two articles, one from the Washington Post and the other from a popular blog, sum up the whole issue of religion and politics. If you think about things rationally and logically, then its really not hard to understand why a political candidates religious beliefs are and aren't important when it comes to politics.
"As I wrote then, if you want to know where a candidate stands on same-sex marriage or domestic partnerships, fire away. But skip seeking a candidate’s interpretation of the Scriptures on homosexuality," Colbert I King, in his column for the Washington Post.
A lot of people will say "who cares" what their religious beliefs are and others will say that everything depends on their religious beliefs.
But it seems like Romney is drawing a lot of fire because he's a Mormon. I think its mostly because people have misconstrued or false ideas about his faith but I can't help but wonder why it should matter, when what we're really looking for is someone to save our economy. Honestly, thats what take precedence in my eyes. At the moment, I am not too worried about their stance on abortion, homosexuality or anything else.
I want someone to get in and fix the financial state of our country but I know its not that easy, when it comes to picking someone who will run our country.
I believe that we do need someone who has a belief in God. As our constitution and all the other things that our countries foundation stands upon are surrounded by God.
But of course, we must look a little deeper than that. The important question to ask is, "How will their religious affiliation is associated with their beliefs on issues?"
So, like I Colbert said in the beginning. We should be focusing on what their focus is in regards to same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships. But, I don't think focusing on how often they pray, whether they attend church regularly or if they where is garments is important.
How are those questions applicable? It would be like me asking what they eat for breakfast and whether they wear boxer or briefs.
Lets focus on whats important. Keeping our Country alive and united.
It is interesting in a nation so bent on equality, that those of a religious persuasion are belittled as though they have something to apologize for. Govt are instituted to preserve the rights granted by our Creator, and if there is a govt that assumes a notion greater than that, they indeed it might be time to abolish and establish a new govt the ensure proper protection against an over reaching and bloated govt. Why then does the govt want to control everything, except its budget and spending habits?
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