11-02-2016, 08:25 PM
(11-02-2016, 01:45 AM)taramarie Wrote:(11-01-2016, 08:01 PM)Copperfield Wrote:(11-01-2016, 04:41 PM)taramarie Wrote: Why the heck does America mix politics and religion ffs?
Why is Elizabeth the Second queen of New Zealand?
That has nothing to do with my question and seeing as America is supposed to be a "secular" nation this is why I ask this question. Your counter question is nothing but a diversion question and quite frankly is idiotic. If you will not answer my question bugger off.
Actually it has quite a bit to do with it. It seems both of our countries have existing power structures based upon archaic traditions and superstitions. America has always mixed politics with religion, just like New Zealand has always had an English queen (with apologies to any aboriginals before British colonization). Silly? Sure. But these are some of the most basic ways governments attempt to legitimize their sovereignty.
Sorry to expect you to think a little deeper about the world you live in. You may now continue with your usual curmudgeonly personality.
The single despot stands out in the face of all men, and says: I am the State: My will is law: I am your master: I take the responsibility of my acts: The only arbiter I acknowledge is the sword: If any one denies my right, let him try conclusions with me. -- Lysander Spooner