Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
god on coins
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="rodeoclown, post: 1533629, member: 34005"]Most don't understand the importance of the Separation of Church and State though, how it benefits the religious more than the non-religious actually. I have no problems with people who pray in public, at school, etc, but I do have a problem when it's the government choosing one religion over the thousands of others that exist. If we are to be a country with the "freedom of religion" then it's best to just pray before the official meeting begins or after its over, either that or include all religions and all gods in such prayers. When the government starts choosing one religion over all others, take Iran as a good example of where it leads, the government starts to tell you what and how to believe, which is not a good thing if you are to keep your religious freedom.</p><p><br /></p><p>If we are to keep "In God We Trust" on our currency and plastered on government walls, then people shouldn't have a problem if we plaster "In Allah We Trust" or "In Zeus We Trust" either to keep it fair and square. That's why it's best to keep government out of religion and religion out of government, it simply works best without them mingling together. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="rodeoclown, post: 1533629, member: 34005"]Most don't understand the importance of the Separation of Church and State though, how it benefits the religious more than the non-religious actually. I have no problems with people who pray in public, at school, etc, but I do have a problem when it's the government choosing one religion over the thousands of others that exist. If we are to be a country with the "freedom of religion" then it's best to just pray before the official meeting begins or after its over, either that or include all religions and all gods in such prayers. When the government starts choosing one religion over all others, take Iran as a good example of where it leads, the government starts to tell you what and how to believe, which is not a good thing if you are to keep your religious freedom. If we are to keep "In God We Trust" on our currency and plastered on government walls, then people shouldn't have a problem if we plaster "In Allah We Trust" or "In Zeus We Trust" either to keep it fair and square. That's why it's best to keep government out of religion and religion out of government, it simply works best without them mingling together. ;)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
god on coins
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...