WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – When the Founding Fathers crafted our Constitution, they were careful to prioritize the separation of church and state.
“The country was founded by people who fled England, where there was an official church and many of whom felt repressed or worse, persecuted,” says Stephen Wermiel, a law professor at American University.
With the separation of church and state also came the First Amendment – the freedom to practice any religion without the enforcement of an official religion.
Newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson embraces Christianity.
“Mike Johnson is a godly, godly man,” Matt Gaetz said.
“A man of great faith,” added Rep. Barry Moore.
“He’s a man of faith,” Rep. Michael Guest said.
But some worry that his Christianity guides decisions that affect everyone, including non-Christians.
Democrat Jamie Raskin tweeted his concern, saying: “President Mike Johnson? Anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-gun safety, anti-democracy. This is what a theocracy looks like. »
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“The freedom aspect is that you are free and others are free to not have to be afflicted by how you choose to express your faith,” said Priest General John Molina Moore.
“He is a good Christian. Well, no, said Wermiel. “I don’t think that should be a qualification to be Speaker of the House. Is he a good legislator? Is he honest? Can he help forge a coalition capable of governing? I don’t really think his views on his own religion should determine the direction of our society.”
Christians make up about 57 percent of the American population.
According to a Pew study, 73% of Americans surveyed believe religion should be separated from government policies.
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