Perry, the real difference here is not necessarily how much influence religious fanatics have in our government and in shaping our laws (however I agree that that is a serious issue that needs to be addressed and nipped in the bud), but rather whether or not any human rights violations (e.g. DEATH) have ocurred here in this country because of that influence. Our laws have not changed to that point. We are getting dangerously close to losing individual freedoms but no one has been put to death yet because they are not a christian or belong to an orthodox religion and worship the Bible. In fact, often I think we are closer to removing religion entirely rather than forcing any specific religion down everyone's throat.


>Many people with a lot more experience than either you or I are commenting on the inroads religion has made into politics thanks to the current administration.
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>What part of that have you missed? A review of Kevin Phillips book "American Theocracy" in this weeks "Time" points out the results of polls showing how 50% of those who voted for Bush believe in the word-for-word accuracy of the Bible.
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>>>>Here is one of the things that can happen when people believe that theirs is the only true religion.
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>>>>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4823874.stm
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>>>The same thing is happening in this country, just in milder form. Slightly milder. So far.
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>>Justify that statement. I don't seem to recall any courts issuing death sentances - or even citations - based on religion.