Terahertz

Americans tired of religion in politics

Finally some good news starts coming from our sometimes backwards neighbours to the South: over half of American Conservatives want politicians to speak less about religion.

This is up 20 percent from 2004. Although it's not quite at Canadian levels of 66% who think it's inappropriate for politicians to talk religion and 82% don't want church leaders endorsing candidates.

The definition of secularism is simple, the church doesn't interfere with the state and the state doesn't (generally) interfere with the church (except to protect universal human rights).

Churches, like secular organizations, are able to take stances on issues, however they should not be endorsing candidates. I think extending this you find it kind of ridiculous that unions and corporations are still allowed to make donations to political campaigns, something the Alberta NDP wanted to do away with last provincial election.