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I object to a political discourse excluding contributions of churches (all religious organisations) and of of individuals who take a religious point of view in their argument.

But what is the nature of the exclusion to which you object?

Should people be forced to listen to religious organisations? (like in the old days?)

Is there some sinister movement seeking to censor the political expression of religious groups?

Do you imagine that secularists (such as myself) plan to silence or suppress church leaders?

What are you afraid of, exactly?

In a democratic society, advocacy groups are listened to if they make convincing arguments (in principle. Sadly, money buys a lot of influence.) It is probable that the established religions have excessive influence currently, because of their established position and because of direct or indirect subsidies. Once the playing field has been levelled (if we ever get there), then religious groups will presumably have the influence they merit.

Do you have a problem with that?

It is rightly acknowledged that people of faith have no monopoly of virtue - Queen Elizabeth II

by eurogreen on Thu Feb 6th, 2014 at 06:20:08 PM EST
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