Agreed. I think Christian values in government is fine, but overt religiosity does not belong in government; leave that to individuals. Might get hate for that, but it's too easy to abuse and become overbearing.
Christian values (i.e., the Earthly elements of Christ's teachings) are universal and shared in large part by decent, healthy human beings around the globe. The supernatural elements of Christianity or of any other religion are human attempts to comprehend the incomprehensible, and naturally there are different opinions (and often strong feelings) about that.
But fostering compassion and brotherhood including the protection of children, is easy to understand and REQUIRED for any healthy society.
THOSE elements, the Earthly (and as it happens, scientifically known to be beneficial) elements, must be strongly protected by any government that actually serves the people. That means serious protection of life, liberty, and property rights plus the non-coercive fostering of healthy values.
Agreed. I think Christian values in government is fine, but overt religiosity does not belong in government; leave that to individuals. Might get hate for that, but it's too easy to abuse and become overbearing.
Excellent comment and important sentiment.
Christian values (i.e., the Earthly elements of Christ's teachings) are universal and shared in large part by decent, healthy human beings around the globe. The supernatural elements of Christianity or of any other religion are human attempts to comprehend the incomprehensible, and naturally there are different opinions (and often strong feelings) about that.
But fostering compassion and brotherhood including the protection of children, is easy to understand and REQUIRED for any healthy society.
THOSE elements, the Earthly (and as it happens, scientifically known to be beneficial) elements, must be strongly protected by any government that actually serves the people. That means serious protection of life, liberty, and property rights plus the non-coercive fostering of healthy values.