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Sarah Palin on Religion

By LK ⋅ September 24, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Continuing where I left off examining the religion of major party candidates for president, there are now two Vice-Presidential candidates whose religion needs to be examined. As with the presidential candidates, I am not looking to analyze what people think about these candidate’s religious beliefs, only analyze what the candidates themselves have actually said.
The [...]

Religion on the Campaign Trail: How Much is Too Much?

By LK ⋅ April 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

I know I’m not alone in noticing that every other day there is a new story on one of the three remaining presidential candidates and their faith. In the past few elections, this has been reserved more for the Republican candidates, but this year it’s completely taken over the Democratic candidates as well.
I say [...]

ABC News Commentary on Religious Questions for Candidates

By LK ⋅ February 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

John Allen Paulos of ABC News wrote one of the most “atheistic” or free-thinking commentaries I’ve read from the main-stream media in quite some time. Paulos goes through the twelve questions he’d like to hear the candidates asked at the next debate with regards to their religious beliefs.
My favorite questions that he’d like to [...]

The Danger of Electing Mike Huckabee

By LK ⋅ January 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Here at God & State, we are not ready to endorse any candidate for President of the United States. As of now, I’m in the process of elimintating candidates one by one. I’ve already eliminated Ron Paul, and will continue to tell you when I knock someone off until I end up at [...]

How to Vote: Best For Me, or Best For My Country?

By LK ⋅ January 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Now that the caucuses and primaries are upon us, it is time for people to start making real decisions about the candidates. It’s no longer about who you like, it’s about giving your vote to the most deserving candidate, and deciding who you think is the best person to lead this nation.
Voting is an [...]

Mike Huckabee on Religion

By LK ⋅ November 26, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

I’ve previously made known my stance on how the religion of a major election candidate should be treated. My goal now is to document where each major candidate stands on religion in the upcoming presidential election. This is not an exercise in reading between the lines. I am not talking about stances [...]

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