Reply #19: They already own one party, now they want to own the other one [View All]

This is not a good development, and it's one of the biggest reasons I have such problems with Senator Obama. Christianity is not a demure, benign belief like many seem to think; for all its good points, it seeks to convert or dominate anything in its path. That's not just a passing hobby, either, it's the focus.

Religion is inherently anti-pluralist, and with each encroachment it becomes more accepted that it's indispensable. That's the path we're merrily traipsing down, and it's not a good one.

Mere mortals expect others to back their policy claims up with facts and agreed-upon opinions; those beholden to the supernatural simply see fit to do as they please and need not buttress their claims with any petty little nuisances like "proof".

Great. Yes, we should seek the support of those who agree with us on policy issues, but when belief is used as anything more than inspiration behind policy, it's beyond dangerous.

There is far too much religion in U.S. Government today, and the blithe joy at inviting more into it is idiotic.