DavidPuddy666 t1_j9pd43u wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Reply to comment by jerseycityfrankie in Orthodox Jewish leader might run as a Democrat for Assembly against Sean Kean, Ned Thomson by mohanakas6

That would be 100% unconstitutional to create religious litmus tests for candidates. If you find a candidate’s religious beliefs disqualifying you can express that at the ballot box.

jerseycityfrankie t1_j9pdlgm wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:59 PM

It’s in the Foundations of our Democracy, a DEFINING ATRIBUTE that we have an unambiguous and clear separation of church and state.

DavidPuddy666 t1_j9pdwoa wrote on February 23, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Separation of Church and State doesn’t mean religious people can’t hold office or participate in politics though - it means the government’s policies and actions can’t favor one religion over another.

Slavic_Dusa t1_j9qoxgz wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM

In seven states, it is illegal for atheist to hold the office. Also, very much so unconstitutional.

https://theconversation.com/why-it-matters-that-7-states-still-have-bans-on-atheists-holding-office-161069

jerseycityfrankie t1_j9pkgv4 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 5:42 PM

We agree. And yet dingbat fundamentalists have never been as powerful as they are now.

blumpkin_donuts t1_j9pr3wa wrote on February 23, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Might I direct you to all of the Middle Ages and a line of men carrying the title "Pope"