Separation of Religion and Government

Anyone aware of the Constitution recognizes the value of the wall of separation between religion and politics.  It is written into the First Amendment.

Basically, it means that the government established for the good of ALL the people cannot rightly be controlled by the dictates of one or another particular religion. Allowing government to be controlled by one religion sets it up to be controlled by some other religion if a new religion gains popularity.  At the same time, individuals are free to believe as they wish in the affairs in heir personal lives, so long as they aren’t harming others in the process.

I no longer hold to any religion.  I am completely atheist.  “No gods, no masters.”

Having said all that, I think my “religion” and politics are the same:

— Extend the others the same rights I want for myself.

— Do as much good for as many as I can while doing as little harm as possible to others.

It isn’t difficult to do this.

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