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Quote by: christianmathew  technosoul,
religion isn't political. Religion may be fictional in the minds of some, but people don't put politics in relgion. Relgion might be put into politics, such as candidates for a government posistion claiming to be christian for voters, but politics isn't subbed into religion. It doesn't work that way. Give me an example, if you don't believe me. | Quote:
The United States has a long tradition of separating church from state, yet a powerful inclination to mix religion and politics.
Throughout our nation's history, great political and social movements – from abolition to women's suffrage to civil rights to today's struggles over abortion and gay marriage – have drawn upon religious institutions for moral authority, inspirational leadership and organizational muscle. In recent years, religion has been woven more deeply into the fabric of partisan politics than ever before. | Shall I site more sources...I could do this all day. Religion & Politics
That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong.
W. J. H. Boetcker |