Congress Wasting Time & Money

9th Engineer · 07-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Most christians are not looking to turn other people into defacto converts by writing the religion into law. However, when things come up for vote they vote based on principles that are not part of the doctrine of their church. Most of these principles are not unique to any religion and can be brought to the voters box without any mingling of church and state. take the first commandment for example "Thou shall not kill". Even though it's placement in the religion should rule it out for use in law, we allow it to be used because we understand that it is rediculous to suggest that telling people we don't tolerate murder is the same forcing them to follow Christianity. Before screaming that Christians are trying to convert everyone else try checking up on where the principle in question fits into the larger picture.

Flint · 07-27-2006, 11:46 AM

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Before screaming that Christians are trying to convert everyone else try checking up on where the principle in question fits into the larger picture.

The "Christian" Church teaches all sorts of things things that have nothing whatsoever to do with Jesus, and the "Christians" vote, based on that. It isn't technically Christianity, but they believe it is right because they heard it in a Christian Church.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-27-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

The "Christian" Church teaches all sorts of things things that have nothing whatsoever to do with Jesus, and the "Christians" vote, based on that. It isn't technically Christianity, but they believe it is right because they heard it in a Christian Church.

No, "Christians" vote all over the spectrum of possibilities. No one could ever count on the "Christian" vote.... ask any politician.

Happy Monkey · 07-27-2006, 11:49 AM

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take the first commandment for example "Thou shall not kill". Even though it's placement in the religion should rule it out for use in law,

Um, no. Separation of church and state isn't "if a religion agrees then you can't do it." It's perfectly OK for a religion to agree with a law, it just can't be the sole justification.

07-27-2006, 11:39 AM	#1
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	Most christians are not looking to turn other people into defacto converts by writing the religion into law. However, when things come up for vote they vote based on principles that are not part of the doctrine of their church. Most of these principles are not unique to any religion and can be brought to the voters box without any mingling of church and state. take the first commandment for example "Thou shall not kill". Even though it's placement in the religion should rule it out for use in law, we allow it to be used because we understand that it is rediculous to suggest that telling people we don't tolerate murder is the same forcing them to follow Christianity. Before screaming that Christians are trying to convert everyone else try checking up on where the principle in question fits into the larger picture. __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

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