How do you feel about mixing religion with politics?

I've heard about this guy--- I don't think he would be a good president -it has nothing to do with religion but something about him is just not right- i don't know what it is.

If anyone wants to get into what Jesus would be apalled at, I just don't think anyone of us could be left off of that list. I am sure we all have done something that would bring a tear to His eye. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. As far as religion and politics, that is hard for me because, I do not want to be told when, where and how to worship. I believe everyone has a right to pray or not pray anywhere they might be. These are 2 very hot topics, religion and politics that can pit brother against brother.

Politics and religion mixed... one word, Taliban. Would Jesus be appalled? No. Jesus taught love and forgiveness. If more so-called Christians actually applied the philosophies of Jesus in their lives, instead of theorizing about what Jesus wold say or do about current situations in the world, who knows what would happen.

Politicians shouldn't allow their beliefs to interfere with their job. Of course, most do it to gain popularity with a certain group of citizen, and this is most unfair. The Western world has struggled long enough to separate Church and State, and I'd hate to think that we're going backwards and let age-old superstitions rule our everyday lives. We have secular laws based on reason and politicians that shouldn't turn into preachers.

I think politicians use religion to get the vote of the fundamentalist Christian. And look at us now. They want to take away the ten commandments everywhere. There is no prayer in schools. They want to force people to take down nativity scenes. When politicians make such claims as we need to do this and that, they should have to sign it in blood that they will make sure they go after it.

Didn't history provide an excellent textbook on mixing politics with religion? Even current affairs if you pay attention are showing live coverage of what happens if you mix politics with religion. I think it is stupid and it will have great consequences in the long run. As usual, the innocents will always be the ones to spill blood due to the actions of those who holds power.

I do not like mixing of politics with religion. Each should feel and practice what they want. If a Christian, then we must walk and follow Jesus, according to His word from the bible. In fact, all religions should follow their belief in God, and the states and govenments need to mind their own business.

I think Jesus would be appalled at Edwards, presuming to speak for Him. Religion and politics do not mix. That would be just like each side of the civil war believing "God is on our side". I listen to the Bible, and very rarely to self serving, self righteous politicians.

While it maybe true he said and feels this way, I don't think its really a way to lead one to beleive he could run a political statement that it would be to run a government. While the values and moral views maybe valid for him does not make it the same for everyone else.

I think it's wonderful that he is a religious man..if he really is?? But I think religion and politics must be kept separate. I don't think as long as we all have different religious beliefs then politics should be separate.

I definately think that religion and politics should be seperated. I do not, however, feel bad when a politician states his religious beliefs. It gives me insight on a part of who the politician is. In a case like this, it just seems that he is saying what he thinks people want to hear, by bringing up Jesus. He probably is Christain, but it just seems a propogandized statement.

I think you have to consider the context of the interview. Edwards was speaking to a conservative religious base through Beliefnet.com. He may or may not have these personal views. I don't agree that you should bring religion into the political arena in any case.

religion and politics should never be mixed. politicians affect everyones lives, not just those of their own religion, and no religious group should be favoured politically over another.

The United States has a long tradition of separating church from state, but an equally powerful inclination to mix religion and politics. Throughout our nations history, great political and social movements from abolition to womens suffrage to civil rights to todays struggles over abortion and gay marriage have drawn upon religious institutions for moral authority, inspirational leadership and organizational muscle. But for the past generation, religion has been woven more deeply into the fabric of partisan politics than ever before.The 2004 election was the latest presidential campaign in which candidates openly discussed their religious beliefs, churches became increasingly active in political mobilization and voters sorted themselves out not just by their policy preferences but also by the depth of their religious commitment. In fact, whether a person regularly attends religious services was more important in determining his or her vote for president than such standard demographic characteristics as gender, age, income and region. Polling data also indicate that Americans are divided over how involved churches should be in the political process. According to a July 2006 poll by the Pew Forum, roughly half of Americans (51%) think churches and other houses of worship should express their views on day-to-day social and political questions, while 46% believe these organizations should stay out of political matters.Although the public is divided over churches speaking out, most Americans view President Bushs expressions of religious faith as appropriate. Barely more than half (52%) say Bush mentions his religious faith the right amount and another 14% say he talks about his faith too little. Only about a quarter (24%) believe that Bush mentions his faith too much, a percentage that has stayed about the same in the past two years but is much higher when compared with July 2003 (14%).-kramxel

I really dontthink it should be mixed but they also should put God back in where they have took it out! To me a politician can be releigous and put to works of thruth in all they do and tell us no falsehoods. and Some where in the bible it says turn the other cheek , But we cant go on doing that forever as I dont think that Jesus would want us to be trampled on . And yes charity begins at home so they do need to more into effect to help our own citizens first!

I think any persons religion will play some part in their politics. Anyone would be remiss to say otherwise. I don't believe in making it as public as it has become thanks to some of those within the political arena today. However, behind closed doors, I do believe religion makes a difference.

Religion has no place in politics. They are supposed to be separate. One has nothing to do with the other. I don't care what religion a person is, just don't bring it to the white house.

I think it's risky. A non-religious person could claim to hold Christians values just because the majority of the electorate are Christians, using it to his advantage but not really giving a damn about it in truth. At the same time you can't help a candidate's personality and in that includes their choice and view on religion, they are as free to express it as anyone. But it is impossible to prove or disprove ther true feelings towards it.

mixing religion with the politics...do u think normal people has to do smthing with this religion is ofcourse has nothin to share with politics ....but still topic come into picture that is all by the men who intend only for theirselves not abt other religion is all talkin about people not u ...so what i thin is that idea religion mixing with politics in ccase set a good example...or found sensible

Politics and religion shouldn`t be mixed. The Middle Ages was a very dark time because religion and politics weren`t separated. Politicians like to comment on religious issues because they can profit from religious tensions. It is a old political powergame called ~divide and rule~.