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To: JohnnyZ
And you consider [JFK] a role model for sacrificing his religion for power?

I know that I'd have to think seriously about voting for any politician who states that he will follow the dictates of his religion's prelate in matters of public policy. That means I'd have to study that religion's teachings on all the issues that might be involved in government as well as the specific prelate's views. It'd be easier just to vote for the prelate directly.

If politicians are going to toe the line of their religion, then their religion must become a part of the political campaign.

41 posted on 11/30/2003 7:09:38 PM PST by Looking for Diogenes
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To: Looking for Diogenes
I know that I'd have to think seriously about voting for any politician who states that he will follow the dictates of his religion's prelate in matters of public policy.

No one has suggested anything of the kind.

If politicians are going to toe the line of their religion, then their religion must become a part of the political campaign.

You're weird. Many, even most, politicians feature their religious faith in their campaigns. But I think you're suggesting that anyone who actually believes the teachings of their religion should be regarded with extreme skepticism. That's anti-religious bigotry. Nice that you're honest about it. But it's scary.

44 posted on 11/30/2003 7:23:17 PM PST by JohnnyZ (Colgate Raiders Football -- 13-0 and advancing through the playoffs)
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