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As yet another preacher has come on the scene of the presidential campaign, I'm wondering what ever happened to the supposed seperation of church and state? 

Do you think that preachers should use the pulpit to voice their concerns about candidates?  I don't. 

I think that if we enter into what many consider "the house of the Lord's" or God's house, then we should respect the fact that God has no place or person(s) in politics.  It is a spiritual house and not our secular home.

When preachers use their voice to campaign for or even against any political candidate, they are not worthy of praticing what they preach. 

Now, many of you might disagree with me.  But I ask you to first read what is written in the book of  James, chapter one, verse 25 through 27 and then tell me if some of these so-called ministers should repent.

Secondly, I would also ask that you read what is written in the book of Matthew, chapter six, verses one through eight and come to terms with what Jesus was trying to teach us about how we should worship God. 

Churches should not be used for electing city officials or any other kind of political gathering.  It is sacred and a place of worship for those who do worship God in spirit and in truth.  (John 4:24)

Question:  How likely would you vote or not vote for a candidate, if they were one of the following...

(a)   An Atheists
(b)  A Muslim
(c)  A Jew
(d)  A Christian

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melissa983703 read my blog
May 30, 2008 | 7:36 PM

I would vote for anyone who had policies that I agree with. Their religion has no relevance to me. The only problem that I would have is if they tried pushing their religion onto the people. I am a christian, but I would never push it on to others.

4dollars15cents read my blog
May 31, 2008 | 1:59 PM

Hey, I agree, Melissa. Yet, I just feel that some people really don't know what religion truly means. Because if they did, then they wouldn't go around seeking the rewards of the world.

Cromagnon read my blog view my photos
Jun 7, 2008 | 6:43 PM

I agree 4dollars15cents!

That's exactly what the problem is. Shallow people commit shallow acts.

4dollars15cents read my blog
Jun 8, 2008 | 12:40 AM

It has been said that Barak Obama is Muslim or at one time practice Islam. Now, I don't if all of that is true. Yet, Obama has been catching a lot of flack, since two preachers, who are not Muslim, have spoken out about their political views, as they also support Obama's bid for presidency.

I'm just wondering how McCain will try to use those controversial statements against Obama. I mean, everything might seem to be "kosher" right now. But in the next few months, it just might get mud slinging ugly. At least, that's how I see it. I might need to spray a hose on the screen.

pawpawfish
Jun 13, 2008 | 11:25 AM

IF WHAT YOU DO OR SAY IS NOT OF GOD OR BY GOD THUR YOU,THEN IT MUST BE OF THE DEVIL.

4dollars15cents read my blog
Jun 16, 2008 | 4:43 PM

Paw, what the devil are you talking about?

outback
Jun 20, 2008 | 10:35 PM

i think that the problem is that we as a nation have taken GOD out of state our founding fathers founded this nation on strong beliefs in GOD most all of our laws are based on GODS word who are we to think that we have the right to remove god or the church which is his house from our goverment in fact we need more of GOD in our goverment cause man hasent done nothing but made a mess of it plus look at what happened to soddom and her sister city when they took GOD out of them now i know we dont want to suffer the same fate but were rapidly heading down the very same road by removing church and GOD from govering the state and country plus seperation of church and state was created so the government would not control churches or gov. religions never intended for GOD to be removed from our government.

4dollars15cents read my blog
Jun 21, 2008 | 2:17 PM

Outback, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22 and verse 21, Jesus replied and said...

"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."

The seperation of church and state does not take or remove God from man or the governing body. What it does is remove religious influences from being the sole mind in making key decisions.

Not what would you say if a Muslim were to become president of the United States? Would your views on our government change?

Well, what if they are an atheist or even Gnostic?

Should the laws be changed, to require that all presidential candidates be of Christian faith?

You see, once you have removed the influences that religion has on the government, then you are able to focus on what's really important. Religion and the practice of it should always be kept a private matter.

"Never let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." Matt. 6:3

outback
Jun 22, 2008 | 10:58 AM

ok dollars i see your point there but what about the states having bible and prayer police walking the halls of our school trying to catch some student blessing their food or reading their bible i think that goes a little too far and they are locking the kids up on charges of hate crimes and terrostist crimes because of it and i dont think the practice of my faith should have to be kept private that is not the commission that JESUS gave us to do were supposed to go out and win the lost not hope to find them in secret

4dollars15cents read my blog
Jun 22, 2008 | 12:33 PM

Outback, the commission that Jesus gave his disciples is not to establish any political agendas, but to teach the truth of God. This is why the Bible teaches speaks to "come out from among them and be ye seperated". ( 2 Corinthians 6:17) Now, how does one do this?

Well, they certainly can not achieve this by mixing oil and water. Which is why our government has to focus less on religion or religious issues and more on other civil liberties and the overall structure of the country.

And the reason for that is because not every american share the same views or faith about religion and religious issues. Therefore, no one has the right to impose their beliefs or even none beliefs among the general public. However, those individuals do have the absolute right to practice their faith and even their none beliefs, according to how they have chosen to lead their own individual lives. What you can do, as a Christian or other, is to bring truth to the word of God by being a living testiment of your faith. For what is done in secret will be blessed openly. That is the word of God.

As far as having Bibles and prayers in schools, in my opinion, anything that is done constructively should be appreaciated in public, as well as private schools. So, if a student chooses to bless their food, before eating, no one has the right to interrupt them or chastise them. That is their private time and their civil right. No one has the right to refuse them from using their leisure time to read the Bible or the Qu'ran or other religious text of their choosing.

However, at th

4dollars15cents read my blog
Jun 22, 2008 | 12:35 PM

However, at the same time, if students are gathering and assembling for religious purposes and it is without the permission of school officials, then the school has a right to ask the students to cease. It's no different from them breaking up any other social activities on school property, that is without permission.

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