Political Bloviation

Crooks and Liars » Where do the candidates stand on evolution?
C&L reports that Ron Paul, Tom Tancredo, Sam Brownback and Mike Huckabee all have issues with modern science. Flatly, not believing in science should disqualify anyone from being President. The roll of religion in this election is… disturbing. When candiates are asked about their faith, i.e., “do you believe every word in this book” from the GOP YouTube debate, they should flatly refuse to answer. We have no religious litmus test for office. The question should not be answered, nor should there be promises of “verticle leadership”. Religion or lack thereof , is a purely private answer.

I have no problem with leader who turn to prayer in making their decisions. But I don’t think that membership or leadership as a minister in any religion qualifies anyone to be a better President. I don’t want war and peace decisions to be made with an eye towards bringing about the apocalypse, like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for example. Not a roll model in my mind, even if he believes he’s just logically following the precepts of his faith. No thanks.

Religion does not elevate politics, rather politics degrades religion.

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