Issue Position: Church

Issue Position

The so-called separation of church and state is primarily for the protection of the church and the right of the individual to freely exercise the dictates of his or her conscience. This however does not preclude the church from being an integral contributor to civil discourse and electoral engagement. Such things are the right--and responsibility--of our religious institutions.

Possible Initiatives:

The church as provider of social services. We must support initiatives to encourage and facilitate the church as a provider of social services of various kinds--substance abuse; child services; food kitchens; etc.

Freedom from governmental intrusion. The free exercise of conscience is a fundamental right. The church should have friends in the government--committed to averting government infringement or interference upon this basic institution.

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