Rep. Harris: Church-state separation 'a lie'

[rez]

Source: Rep. Harris: Church-state separation 'a lie'

MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris told a religious journal that separation of church and state is "a lie" and God and the nation's founding fathers did not intend the country be "a nation of secular laws." The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate also said that if Christians are not elected, politicians will "legislate sin," including abortion and gay marriage. Harris made the comments -- which she clarified Saturday -- in the Florida Baptist Witness, the weekly journal of the Florida Baptist State Convention, which interviewed political candidates and asked them about religion and their positions on issues. Separation of church and state is "a lie we have been told," Harris said in the interview, published Thursday, saying separating religion and politics is "wrong because God is the one who chooses our rulers."

This is funny.

[RickSp]

For an ex-Secretary of State, who was responsible for conducting elections, to say that God and not the voters choose out leaders is too damn revealing. She is scary, even without makeup.

Commentary from Wonkette: Katherine Harris: Some of My Best Friends Are Hell-Bound

Harris clarifies: When I said that voting against Christians is voting for Satan, I meant to say that I have at least one Jew on staff. Answering bewildered criticism with a similarly bewildering non-sequitur, Harris’ office issued a “clarification” this weekend that gives a little context to statements (“If you’re not electing Christians, then in essence you are going to legislate sin”) that seemed pretty clear to begin with. In a couple paragraphs, we learn: -Harris campaign manager Bryan Rudnick is a Jew. -“In Congress, Katherine Harris has consistently supported pro-Israel legislation.” -“As Harris frequently reminds voters in her campaign speeches for the U.S. Senate, she is committed to standing by Israel.” So, to sum up, electing Christians is still urgent and key, but you’re allowed to have a couple Jews working for you (and we’re totally cool with that country they have).

[Osborn F Enready]

She was a huge part of the Florida Election scandal also....coincidentally according to many.

[Chris]

hahaha heard about this and laughed my ass off.

She also said that it was god who was responsible for putting people in office. (ok just saw the last part of the quoted article) Guess she doesn't think voters put people in office. This woman is dangerous. Though she was probably just pandering to the religious right.