Religion is a personal thing. Political policy affects everyone.
When you look at how many religious denominations there are (i.e. competing and conflicting interests), it gets a little daunting to think that religion should become involved in politics.
Political policy affects everyone. I agree. The homosexuals are attempting to force me to believe what they believe. I just want to be left alone. After they change the laws I won’t be able to practice my religion. It is happening in Sweden, and Canada, and they are trying to make it happen here.
Personal but not private. My worldview impacts my politics. My worldview is in turn impacted by my Christian faith. Your worldview impacts your political viewpoints too. In our democracy your worldview is every bit as legitimate as mine.
Everyone's political views are a reflection of their moral values which are a reflection of their religious beliefs.
Sounds like 'diversity' to me. And that's a GOOD thing. Actually the Constitution enshrines 'competing and conflicting interests' acting in our political processes. That's what the system of checks and balances reflects. It's just what the Founding Fathers envisioned.