Rev. Barry Lynn: Opening Remarks

Rev. Lynn opened the debate by saying that "mixing religion with politics is unhealthy; mixing religion with government is unconstitutional." The current presidential primary contest has been saturated with religion. However, the only question regarding religion that is important in a campaign is whether or not your personal religious beliefs will trump your constitutional duties. Religion is also damaged when mixed with politics. He does not suggest that America's laws or judicial rulings should be value-free, but they should be based on commonly shared values as found in the Constitution, not in religious scripture.

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[sanfran0]

How can anyone, religious or not, believer or atheist argue with Rev. Barry Lynn's opening remarks?

The remarks are constitutionally sound.

[Foulacy]

these are the types of christians that need to fight the fundamentalists

[front242johns]

Barry is clearly not a christian, and is not born again. I have listen to him many times and he truly hates God.

[Pilgrim812]

Religion has painted itself into a corner, and in doing so it is increasingly

alienating the public and and discrediting itself in the process.

[catenadine]

What they wanted was to keep politics OUT OF THE CHURCH. Islam believes their religion is their government. Keep the selling and trading out of the church. I think someone turned over the tables because of this once. Barry is full of himself.

[wildreams]

A Christian who shares my view on religion. Im an atheist;)

[erkekler]

Go to WalMart and buy yourself a brain.

[erkekler]

Please - if you are worried about the influence of fundamentalists on public policy, then JOIN Americans United for Separation of Church and State. You can join for as little as $25 and you will really make a difference. Don't stand on the sidelines. Get involved - join AU.

[Jeremyguru]

"...or using guns to defend our Christian rights."

Lol, there comes the Jesus philosophy, meek, mind and "peaceful." Typical Christianity.

[Jeremyguru]

You should be allowed to put a nativity scene on the courthouse steps? Fair enough...Hindus, Muslims, Scientologists, Native Americans and atheists should be allowed to adorn the court houses with their religious displays. Let's not forget about Wiccans and Satanists. Leave some room for them too.

Please go to school and get a proper education...and I don't mean in bible "school."

[Jeremyguru]

First of all, Satan is not real. Therefore, Lynn is not "an agent of Satan."

Think about what you said for a moment. You're claiming that Barry Lynn, a WHITE man, is "aligned" with a BLACK "racist racist." That doesn't make much sense.

Please go get an education.