Hours have been spent trying to play a part in the blogswarm for Blog Against Theocracy, 2008, but I remain unable to write something that expresses my thoughts adequately. Other bloggers have had no problem, and some have even produced multiple posts. I have been paralyzed, and can’t seem to come up with a single post that I want to publish.
So I leave it at this. Religion has no place in government whatsoever. Believe as you will and exercise your religion to whatever extent fulfills you. Just keep it out of government. God doesn’t need it. Government doesn’t need it. No one needs it. Religion is personal. Keep it that way.
If you disagree, there’s nothing I can say that will change your mind. But it’s my government too.
Update: Does anyone believe that this is what makes God happy? If it would, would he be worthy of your devotion?
H/T Turley
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I’ve always wondered what ‘separation of church and state’ means when we have federal holidays (which in my opinion should only be uniquely American such as Thanksgiving, Washington’s Birthday, Labor Day, Memorial Day) which include a religious based holiday – Christmas.
I prefer we have a model which includes 13 holiday credits which you can use anyway you want like firemen, policemen (as they are on 24/7 and clearly we can’t be without law enforcement and fire protection on holidays.)
So, if there really is a separation of church and state should we have federal ‘religious’ holidays?
Hi Susan,
There are so many things that we take for granted as being “normal”. Why do public officials put their hands on the bible to swear to uphold the Constitution? Wouldn’t an affirmation under penalty of perjury do the trick?
There’s a lot of truth that the notion of separation of church and state from the days of our founding was vastly different than now. It’s not that they didn’t mean it, but that the cultural breadth of religion was so pervasive that they were inured to its subtle intrusion. The only time you see it is when it’s not your normalcy, and then it stings.
I can understand fixing holidays for the purpose of assuring that large numbers of students aren’t missing classes. It’s a secular purpose, not a religious honor. What I can’t accept is the idea that one person can’t practice their religion if the government doesn’t join them in it. Put a creche in front of your home anytime you want, but why in front of City Hall?
I couldn’t agree more, although I am a strong believer in God I have seen time and time again that organized religions involvement with government issues is nothing but trouble. The church needs to accept this.
The church needs to stay out of government affairs. I love God but whenever religion and politics mix in only ends in tears.