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Quote by: grandpa I have no huge problem with people believing in God, except when they
A--try to regard religion as scientific
B--think it is okay for the government to represent a religious point of view, thus violating secularism.
Grandpa h. |
The government has really screwed the pooch on this one. This country was founded upon religious beliefs. Over time, we have allowed many different people with many different beliefs into this country, which is fine. But you can't have it both ways. You can't require citizens to abide by laws that are founded in religion if everyone isn't of the same religion. However, if you want them to be bound by those laws, then you must require them to be a part of the religion on which the laws are based. You can't have it both ways. Secularism is an illusion. Everything the government does in regards to legislation has some background in religion. If that weren't true, homosexuals would be allowed to marry. Homosexuality doesn't ruin the sanctity of marriage, us straight people have done that enough on our own. The decision to refuse marriage and the rights and privileges that go alon with it to members of the same sex is founded in the religious belief that homosexuality is wrong. I suppose that's a whole 'nother topic in itself, but to pretend that the government is secular, though they do try hard, is a mistake. Not saying it's right or wrong, I'm just saying they push their agenda at any chance they can.