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| Tweet Topic Started: Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:36 pm (100 Views) | |
| PiLe | Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:36 pm Post #1 |
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I'm just wondering what everyone thinks of the mix between religion and politics. Do you let a politician's religious preferences influence your decision concerning his political preferences? Do you think Christian politicians are better or worse than non-Christians? What about atheist politicians? Personally, I think the religion of the politician is trivial, though not altogether unimportant. Religion shapes how politicians view the world and vote on issues, but many people share common political ideas without common religious background. Thanks, PiLe |
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| FaZ- | Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:43 pm Post #2 |
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I think that a strong code of morals is far more important than a true religion. Take UU's, for example. I would love to see one run for office, and would likely support one, as my ideals fit with most followers of this "religion." It's clear to see that religion and politics are intertwined, at least in America, and it's rather pathetic in my mind. |
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| FaZ- | Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:28 pm Post #3 |
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Many people refuse to vote for brilliant candidates who are far more qualified than their Christian counterparts. I think that party issues are as much an issue, and would prefer to see a government run free of political parties, as many individuals have made their mind up on an issue knowing next to nothing about it; such as the issue of Net Neutrality. (Sorry, too late to edit.) |
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| Cam | Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:01 pm Post #4 |
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“Religion is the opium of the masses.” - Karl Marx ----???? What do you guys think. |
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| B | Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:36 am Post #5 |
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I think its essential part of politics, although it should not be. It provides (like stated before) a good moral background. But at the same time, you don't have to be religious to be moral, it just provides a foundation. Does religion play a roll in how people vote? Yes, and that will never change. I have no problem with someone being extremely religious, a president saying a prayer before meetings or something, just as long as he does not use his office, to further his/her own religion, or to surpress others. |
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| Cam | Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:05 am Post #6 |
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Very very true. Talk for me. |
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| DopeR | Mon Jul 2, 2007 4:14 pm Post #7 |
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Edit: I'm dumb. |
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| skiD | Mon Jul 2, 2007 4:49 pm Post #8 |
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Doper, second warning. |
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| LockeD | Tue Jul 3, 2007 12:25 am Post #9 |
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Cry to me Newbs
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Edit his post and put it in italic like that. Example: Warning, spam. -Skid Dont listen to me if u dont want phil.. just telling you how mods suppose to say they warn the other person |
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