Santorum says he doesn't believe in separation of church and state

[9ball8]

Why should Santorum be held to a higher degree of loyalty to the Constitution than Obama is?

Why should Richard Nixon be held to a higher degree of loyalty to the constitution than Benedict Arnold is? All arguments about dirty politics accepted by a jaded citizenry are beside the point. How 'bout this: a Buddist rep in congress shuts down Christian prayer meetings held on the open floor of the House. No problem with an informal Christian coalition holding prayer meetings outside the common floor, on their own time. Christians should do the same if some athiest coalition wants to hold an official bitch session about removing all signs of religion from all gov't functions and property. Can't be done in a practical sense.

But all current and future functions can be focused on the secular needs of the state, without consciously recognizing or excluding any particular religion. Too bad the SC has yet to outline the particulars for the Republic's officials, so the state can deal with more important issues.

[Vader]

Show where Santorum said he supports a state religion.

You are a liar and truth is not in you.

You're ignorant of the constitution; I am not. Also ... You aren not Mary Tyler Moore. Find a new picture.

[Cd.]

It doesn't get much better than this:

This guy is awesome.

I hope Sanitarium, er Santorum is nominated. It would be the greatest gift the GOP ever gave to the United States! He is even dumber than Sarah Palin!

[Vader]

The 1st Amendment says:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

This DOES NOT mean that the right has permission to force their religious beliefs on others. It DOES NOT mean their religious beliefs are, IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM, meant to be the law of the land.


-- The First Amendment
In order to guarantee an atmosphere of absolute religious liberty, this country's founders also mandated the strict separation of church and state. Largely because of this prohibition against government regulation or endorsement of religion, diverse faiths have flourished and thrived in America since the founding of the republic. Indeed, James Madison, the father of the United States Constitution, once observed that "the [religious] devotion of the people has been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the state."

Article here: http://www.adl.org/issue_religious_f..._cs_primer.asp

The word "GOD" does NOT appear in the Constitution. This is why:

The word "God" does not appear within the text of the Constitution of the United States. After spending three-and-a-half months debating and negotiating about what should go into the document that would govern the land, the framers drafted a constitution that is secular.

SECULAR BY THE FRAMERS .... ERGO ... NO CHURCH AND STATE .... OTHERWISE WE HAVE A RIDICULOUS THEOCRACY.

Site: http://www.theocracywatch.org/separation_church_state2.htm


Again, for you rightist toolbags: The 1st Amendment DOES NOT give you permission to make your religious beliefs the law. Learn to deal with it OR GET THE HELL OUT OF THE COUNTRY.

[AlbertJ]

You're ignorant of the constitution; I am not. Also ... You aren not Mary Tyler Moore. Find a new picture.

You are a liar.

[Vader]

You are a liar.

You're an idiot. Kindly go away.

[BooRadley]

Why should Santorum be held to a higher degree of loyalty to the Constitution than Obama is?

So it's somehow Obama's fault that Santorum hates freedom?

Quote Originally Posted by Vader View Post
You aren not Mary Tyler Moore. Find a new picture.

You are a liar.

Wait, you are Mary Tyler Moore?

[hadit]

You're an idiot. Kindly go away.

If you cannot document that statement, please exit the country immediately. You will be notified when you may apply for re-admission.

[hadit]

So it's somehow Obama's fault that Santorum hates freedom?

Should The Fragile One NOT be held accountable to the Constitution?

[302Riz]

Should The Fragile One NOT be held accountable to the Constitution?

Hes the one in charge, he has to be held accountable. He wields more executive power than the rest of our previous presidents.

[hadit]

Hes the one in charge, he has to be held accountable. He wields more executive power than the rest of our previous presidents.

And is demanding even more.

[302Riz]

And is demanding even more.

If he doesnt want to take the blame for his actions, then he should give back the powers to the respective branches. If he cant take the heat, then dont run for re-election and let someone else who isnt as fragile run things.

[BooRadley]

I like how you guys turned a thread about Santorum into rampant Obama bashing. It's funny.

[Vader]

If you cannot document that statement, please exit the country immediately. You will be notified when you may apply for re-admission.

Do the world a favor, stop breathing. Save the extra oxygen for somebody who needs it.