Seperation of Church and State

[Low-Budget-Superhero]

Speration of church and state has been tested for some time recently. As you may or may not know, various public schools and city halls have posted the ten commandments on their buildings. What are some opinions about this? I personally believe in seperation of church and state. What do you believe?

I know of one person who doesn't believe in it!

[Slizor]

I belive in the abolishtion of the church, but then again I belive in the disbandenment of the government

[Low-Budget-Superhero]

At 6/27/01 01:52 PM, Slizor wrote: I belive in the abolishtion of the church, but then again I belive in the disbandenment of the government

I guess in a way that's seperation of church and state.

[NPalidin1]

On the more recent issue of Bush trying to give funding to faith-based charity organizations, I have my doubts about it. People try to argue that the separation is being maintained because these organizations are just trying to help out people. However, in the process of trying to help these needy people, they also have the opportunity to persaude them to join that religion. However, I have recently read that there was something added to the bill that if the organization receives government suppport, then they can't force the needy to take part in worship=based activities. However, I still have my doubts, as they could still be persuaded with the promise of extra food if they do pray.
On the broader issue of the separation between church and state, I am definitely for it. It scares me to find out that schools are posting religious-based posters in schools. Mind you, it is not the content that worries me, it is the precedent that that sets. First we allow the Ten Commandments. Next, we start having passages from the Bible quoted during morning announcements. The main problem is that it is saying the government is in favor of one religion over another. American is already predominantly Christian. With the government's help, this overwhelming majority could easily crush any other religion.
Just remember, the last time the church and the state were together, people were burned at the stake.

[reddeadrevolver]

At 6/27/01 12:53 PM, GameboyCC wrote: Speration of church and state has been tested for some time recently. As you may or may not know, various public schools and city halls have posted the ten commandments on their buildings. What are some opinions about this? I personally believe in seperation of church and state. What do you believe?

I know of one person who doesn't believe in it!

Personally, I believe in the seperation of the two. Nobody should have anything forced onto them that they dont want. A non-religous person should not have to be forced into christianity, or any other religion. School is for learning. Not for prayer.

[Freakapotimus]

At 6/27/01 11:13 PM, Tyrant_Nero wrote: Personally, I believe in the seperation of the two. Nobody should have anything forced onto them that they dont want. A non-religous person should not have to be forced into christianity, or any other religion. School is for learning. Not for prayer.

True. I also agree that the 10 Commandments should not be posted in school buildings. However, school is for learning, and some children learn well from other children and their religions, which is why I am in favor of non-mandatory religious clubs in schools. Religion could also be taught, BUT as a part of a world cultures course or some similar class.

There should be a separation of church and state, meaning that the government does not endorse any particular religion, and we still have the freedom to choose or not choose our own beliefs, practices, faiths, etc. Keep religion and morality out of govt, it should stay in the homes and communities of people who want it.