Separation of Religion and State

[jason93]

Religion and State exist in society however in some nations there are attempts to separate them either through legislation or even the constitution. In Australia separation of religion and government is in the constitution in section 116.

But with so many people who are religious, isn't the government there to represent everyone and if most people are of a certain religion should they have their opinion recognise?

Things like abortion and sex before marriage are two example of where church and state seem to mix together and my question is if this is right?

[Rutherford The Brave]

Religion and State exist in society however in some nations there are attempts to separate them either through legislation or even the constitution. In Australia separation of religion and government is in the constitution in section 116.

But with so many people who are religious, isn't the government there to represent everyone and if most people are of a certain religion should they have their opinion recognise?

Things like abortion and sex before marriage are two example of where church and state seem to mix together and my question is if this is right?

Religion has no power in the government. However, people use what they believe from religion to change things. They shouldn't obviously because its not helping.

[huginnmuninn]

if you have beliefs then you should represent them but you shouldnt force your beliefs on someone else

[Amnesiac]

Religion and State exist in society however in some nations there are attempts to separate them either through legislation or even the constitution. In Australia separation of religion and government is in the constitution in section 116.

But with so many people who are religious, isn't the government there to represent everyone and if most people are of a certain religion should they have their opinion recognise?

Things like abortion and sex before marriage are two example of where church and state seem to mix together and my question is if this is right?

The government exists to take care of the population of a country without being biased towards any one group. Governments are supposed to be completely neutral in issues such as religion to avoid discriminating against certain sectors of the population. Yes, there are many religious people, but they are split up into dozens of different groups with conflicting beliefs. To support one would be to go against another.

I wouldn't say abortion is a strictly religious issue, there are non-religious arguments which can be made on its behalf. Same-sex marriage, on the other hand, is a totally religious issue and the government should not pander to the religious right in making laws concerning it. Same-sex marriage laws don't impact religious marriage ceremonies anyway, only marriage contracts and other government-run, non-religious legal bonds.

[maestro15]

It should be done! But I think what matters is how the government system works! Big deal if they put the ten commandments, its not gonna effect anything but if you talk about religion constantly then thats a problem!

[danielf123]

its hard
you cant please everyone, and thats the problem

you have 2 sides, both want what they want, but what they want is the oppisate of what the other one wants. Government is placed there so these 2 groups of people dont fucking kill each other

but the problem is, now government has to play tie breaker
on abortion for example
make it legal, realigous groups are pissed
make it illegal, other group of people will be pissed

either way someone looses and is pissed
this is why people vote on issues, the majority wins. More people around you want this, thats whats gonna happen. Not exactly fair but whatever lol