1. Being religious is not in itself a qualification for office
Outward displays of faith neither confirm nor deny sound policy judgment or strong leadership skills
2. A religious belief can be - and is - held by a wide diversity of political views, and a political view can be - and is - held by a wide diversity of religious beliefs
Politicians and activists do religion a great disservice when they presume to speak for all people of faith
4. I know it's a political campaign, but can we keep the religious pandering to a dull roar? Using religion divisively as either the carrot or the stick of an electoral strategy is demeaning to religion, it cheapens faith, and it distracts from important issues our political leaders should face head on.
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