Democratic Politicians' views on the separation of church and state
President Barack Obama on Religion in a Pluralistic SocietyIn contrast to the Republican Party, the Democratic party has been known to be opposed to a theocracy. As President Barack Obama stated in 2006:
"Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings of my church or evoke God's will. I have to explain why abortion violates some principle that is accessible to people of all faiths, including those with no faith at all.” —Sen. Barack Obama, 6/28/06 |
President John F. Kennedy's 1960 Speech on Separation of Church and State
In his 11 minute speech, President John F. Kennedy states despite the more important issues facing the country in 1960, that he believes that the Separation of Church and State is absolute. He believes in an America that is not Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish. This speech impacted America greatly and became one of the most referenced speeches on the Separation of Church and State today.
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President Barack Obama:
"Barack Obama on Religion and Politics." Youtube, 13 May 2008, www.youtube.com/
watch?v=QvKX16Eygs0. Accessed 17 Nov. 2016.
President John F. Kennedy:
"JFK Speech on Separation of Church & State (1960)." Youtube, uploaded by
Leaksource.wordpress.com, 27 Feb. 2012, youtu.be/_SsVpkh5yvE. Accessed 13
Nov. 2016.
"Barack Obama on Religion and Politics." Youtube, 13 May 2008, www.youtube.com/
watch?v=QvKX16Eygs0. Accessed 17 Nov. 2016.
President John F. Kennedy:
"JFK Speech on Separation of Church & State (1960)." Youtube, uploaded by
Leaksource.wordpress.com, 27 Feb. 2012, youtu.be/_SsVpkh5yvE. Accessed 13
Nov. 2016.
Protesters Object to Bulletin Calling Votes for Democrats a 'Sin'
In San Diego, a Catholic Church posted multiple pieces in their bulletin suggesting that the devil was working through Hillary Clinton and that it was a mortal sin to vote democrat. The church has no place influencing voters. It is up to the individual to vote for who they believe would do the best job. Religion can influence a person's decision, but should not force anything on them. This is an example of the the church breaking the barrier between it and the government.
"'Separation of Church and State': Protesters Object to Bulletin Calling Votes
for Democrats a 'Sin.'" NBC San Diego, 6 Nov. 2016, www.nbcsandiego.com/
news/local/Separation-of-Church-and-State-Protests--400156731.html.
Accessed 17 Nov. 2016.
for Democrats a 'Sin.'" NBC San Diego, 6 Nov. 2016, www.nbcsandiego.com/
news/local/Separation-of-Church-and-State-Protests--400156731.html.
Accessed 17 Nov. 2016.