Now now Peggy, I'm not trying to demonize you. Just trying to nudge you out of your box a little.Originally Posted by peggy
You keep bringing up, and exaggerating, specific differences between two parties and then imply that it has something to do with religion. You also imply that a person's religious beliefs should have no influence on the manner in which they represent their constituencies.
You're right that this is not a theocracy, and I'm not advocating that, but religion is a major influence in the lives of a very large part of our population and there is no requirement that our politicians not allow it to influence their words, deeds or actions.
In answer, I would prefer that everyone not be required to hide their religious views in order to be accepted. I am secular and secure enough in my beliefs not to be offended or intimidated by others beliefs. Thanks for asking.You haven't answered my question. How exactly do you want religion to figure into our public lives/public leaders? If you were truly secular then you would be offended by all this religion as politics/politics as religion crap.
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