Archdiocese of New York Web Page columnist article "Further Proof — Religious Liberty is a Second-Class Right"

[IanM]

https://archny.org/further-proof-religious-liberty-is-a-second-class-right/

 

[RidgeSprinter]

Is that not the prerogative of “Separation of Church and State” doctrine?

In Essences:

1. Keep Politics out of my religion.
2. Keep Religion out of my Politics.

I get tired of Catholics trying to ram their beliefs into my Politics.
I would be even more furious if Muslims, Jehovah Witness, Latter Day Saints, etc tried to ram their beliefs into my Politics.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/p...after-floyd-death/ar-BB15hw9w?ocid=spartandhp

But Francis has also lamented that the U.S. church is “obsessed” with abortion, contraception and gay marriage to the detriment of its other teachings. Trump is staking his outreach to Catholic voters largely on his anti-abortion platform.

 

[MikeInVA]

Is that not the prerogative of “Separation of Church and State” doctrine

What is this doctrine and where can I find it codified in American law? The Constitution says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” It means that the government shall not regulate religion in any way. It actually doesn’t say that religious organizations, or members thereof, cannot participate in government.

 

[RidgeSprinter]

What is this doctrine and where can I find it codified in American law? The Constitution says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” It means that the government shall not regulate religion in any way. It actually doesn’t say that religious organizations, or members thereof, cannot participate in government.

The phrase “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution. It is shorthand for the protections in the First Amendment and for a deeper truth: religious liberty is best protected when the institutions of church and state remain separated and neither tries to perform or interfere with the essential mission and work of the other.

People of faith generally agree that government should not unduly restrict religion. But, government promotion of religion is problematic. When government tries to aid religion — financially or otherwise — it also tends to regulate religion and often waters it down, robbing religion of its vitality. Decisions on religious matters are best left to individuals and houses of worship. As soon as government starts to meddle in religion or take sides in religious disputes — favoring one religion over another — someone’s religious liberty is denied and everyone’s is threatened. The separation of church and state ensures religious liberty in the United States.