The long arm of the Lord
Since I no longer wish to rely upon name calling and finger pointing, I have taken it upon myself to share my political beliefs in a blog. This is part one in a series of such entries.
RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS -
Parents are the proper agents to determine what religion, if any, their children are exposed to. Public schools have no right to usurp parental authority by imposing religion on schoolchildren. Mandatory prayer, Bible reading or other religious activities sponsored by public schools are fundamental violations of the right of conscience.
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY-
Government at every level must represent all citizens, Christians, Jews, Atheists, Muslims and others. Courts, city halls and other units of government should refrain from displaying religious symbols because such actions send the message that the state has a favored religion and that people who do not share that faith are second-class citizens.
JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS -
Positions on federal courts should be reserved for those who understand and respect the important role separation of church and state plays in ensuring religious freedom. Candidates who attack church-state separation, insist that the United States is a "Christian" nation, fail to respect the religious diversity of the country or support state funding of religion are not suitable for service on the federal courts.
CHURCH ELECTIONEERING -
Houses of worship and religious leaders may address political and social issues, but federal tax law bars most non-profit groups from endorsing or opposing candidates for public office. Churches, temples and mosques must refrain from outright electioneering. It is not the job of religious leaders to tell people which candidates to vote for or not vote for.
TAXPAYER FUNDED RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION -
Americans in need of social services, such as welfare support, job training, emergency shelter and food/clothing supplies, should be able to get the help they need without being pressured to take part in religious activities. "Faith-based" initiatives, which propose turning the provision of social services over to religious groups, threaten individual rights and could lead to taxpayer support of religious ministries.
Source: Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS -
Parents are the proper agents to determine what religion, if any, their children are exposed to. Public schools have no right to usurp parental authority by imposing religion on schoolchildren. Mandatory prayer, Bible reading or other religious activities sponsored by public schools are fundamental violations of the right of conscience.
RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY-
Government at every level must represent all citizens, Christians, Jews, Atheists, Muslims and others. Courts, city halls and other units of government should refrain from displaying religious symbols because such actions send the message that the state has a favored religion and that people who do not share that faith are second-class citizens.
JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS -
Positions on federal courts should be reserved for those who understand and respect the important role separation of church and state plays in ensuring religious freedom. Candidates who attack church-state separation, insist that the United States is a "Christian" nation, fail to respect the religious diversity of the country or support state funding of religion are not suitable for service on the federal courts.
CHURCH ELECTIONEERING -
Houses of worship and religious leaders may address political and social issues, but federal tax law bars most non-profit groups from endorsing or opposing candidates for public office. Churches, temples and mosques must refrain from outright electioneering. It is not the job of religious leaders to tell people which candidates to vote for or not vote for.
TAXPAYER FUNDED RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION -
Americans in need of social services, such as welfare support, job training, emergency shelter and food/clothing supplies, should be able to get the help they need without being pressured to take part in religious activities. "Faith-based" initiatives, which propose turning the provision of social services over to religious groups, threaten individual rights and could lead to taxpayer support of religious ministries.
Source: Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
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