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[quote=Anonymous][quote=takoma]Was anyone else bothered when, in accepting the nomination for VP, Mike Pence declared that above all else, he is a Christian.  This despite the fact that the Constitution states "but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."  I have no quarrel with the fact that Christianity is an important part of his life, but it bothers me greatly that he considers it relevant to his candidacy for a public office.  I must admit, though, that I am not surprised, since his stand on every social issue seems to be dictated by a fundamentalist reading of the Bible.

How does this differ from Iran or ISIS being governed by sharia law?[/quote]

I am an atheist so I may also take notice when someone professes their Christianity while running for public office. But lets be very clear that the separation of church and state does not and is not intended to stop or even discourage civil servants from practicing or professing a religion. The establishment clause and free exercise cause of the first amendment is the basis of all associated US code. Of course it is relevant for a candidate to be vocal about his religious beliefs because it communicates that he/she subscribes of ethics and morals, which voters find important. Even as an atheist, I don't find any issues with this.

As for difference between Sharia Law, you can't be serious that you don't see a difference. First of all, there is no separation of church and state with ISIS. Their goal is to establish Islam as the official religion of the state. Second, they are anti-free practice - Sharia Law would apply to muslims and non-muslims alike.[/quote]

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