Church n' State

[mik3cap]

There must be no intersection of religious law and state/federal law. I do not elect priests and imams. They do not make resource decisions for me. I do not pay them my taxes. They do not enforce my laws.

I reject and ignore sharia law, and any other religious laws. I do not recognize any religions as having any place in my life. The secular state is vital - and supporting and solidifying the secular state is THE ONLY MEANS by which any religion can hope to avoid future religious persecution! Only a non-partisan, non-religious organization can provide impartial arbitration and resource management amongst people of varying (or no) religion.

Religious people should pray long and hard for the survival and thriving of the secular state; or woe to them when the forces of persecution and prejudice come knocking on their door!

Comments

[neuromancerzss.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately only minority religions realize this. Judaism in the US? Huge proponent of a secular state. Judaism in Israel? Just as hopelessly intertwined with government as any other Middle Eastern state.

Granted, our laws are not theirs, but the separation of church and state is one that I think should be universal.

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

I believe universal separation is the only way to guarantee human rights. It's shameful that the rights of women, people of other orientations, and other minority groups regularly get stomped on due to religious influence.

[phoenix924.livejournal.com]

Amen! (pun intended)