Are you for or against the separation of church and state?

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A Christian senator that believes abortion is wrong should not have to put his belief aside for voting.

Have to disagree with you, here, and I think this is where the real meat of the discussion lies.

This senator should have to put his belief aside for voting. Because, if he doesn't, then he is not truly honoring and representing the separation of church and state.

If he has sound reasons to vote against abortion, then by all means, do so. But be prepared to support those reasons without any use or reference to your religion.

You simply cannot have religious influence in government.

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What is observable should speak for itself, the more God is displaced in this country the worse things have gotten. When I was growing up we didn't lock our doors at night and when my parents sent me and my sister to school, they never considered we would be harmed. I could go on and on, but I believe everyone understands what I'm saying.

Religion has never served to protect people or improve living conditions. In fact, the opposite is true. Religion threatens human life and worsens living conditions.