Originally posted by DrGonzo:
You are appalled that our leaders might fall back upon their faith and moral center when making decisions? I really have no problem with that. There is a BIG difference between "blind idealogy" (I assume that you mean living in a theocracy) and in choosing leaders with character and conviction. If the foundation of a man's character is an outspoken faith in God, so be it.

FWIW, many so called Christians do not even attempt to live in the example of Christ, so I can see where a lot of people develop such ideas while observing some of the idiots in our governenment.



'Character and conviction' might be misleading here. It implies somebody who will do whatever he believes is right. What he believes is right ultimately stems from his moral and ethical code. For most of us, that comes from religion.

That is not what an elected leader should do.

I am born, baptized a catholic, and will die one -- but I hold very, very, very little in weight with the church for their stances on many issues.

It is *my* religion, not the church's.