Should Faith Matter When Electing Politicians?

Should Faith Matter When Electing Politicians?

John F. Kennedy once said, “I do not speak for my Church on public matters — and the Church does not speak for me.” That may have been true for JFK in 1960, but in recent years religion has played an increasingly larger role in American politics. With the line between private and public faith becoming increasingly blurred, how much should religion matter when electing those politicians who so directly affect our lives?

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madninjamonkey
Religion shouldn't matter

We shouldn't consider religion any more than we should consider race or gender. We should consider the effects that religion has on their choices and ideas, but please... Read More

- madninjamonkey | December 16, 2008 5:06PM

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