Posted by
Tim Blessing on Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:28:18 PM
THE PLACE OF RELIGION IN SOCIETY.
Religion was best expressed by the 1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting the establisment of religion or prevent the free exercise thereof.
That means Congress cannot touch the issue. Does that the President and the Federal Courts can or cannot?
Religion's place in American Society is to teach, preach, and educate morality through the Bible.
Separation of Church and State was one sentence in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson.
It is not a hallowed Constitutional Stricture or Principle.
However, the diversity of the American Population prevent's the government from promoting uniformity in religion.
Religion has a shared responsibility along with the State on a range of issues.
Religion has informal links with the State rather than formal structure.
Religion provide's people with a respite from the drudgery of everyday existence.
Religion is powerful force in the affairs of men if it is respected. If it is taken in moderation and you are not consumed by it.
I am more interested in Political Science or Human Resources because they are my forte.
I view religion as a part of my life, but not the be all or end all of my existence.
I would like to make some changes along this point, but I am stuck at the moment.