John Ashcroft in America by Heart, by Sarah Palin

On Principles & Values: It's against my religion to impose my religion on others

Former attorney general John Ashcroft--a deeply devout Christian--used to say something I agree with wholeheartedly: "It's against my religion to impose my religion on others." What our culture does when it translates religious values into secular terms and applies them to useful ends isn't about brainwashing or trying to convert anyone--quite the opposite. It's a way of conferring a rich moral heritage while respecting everyone's religious freedom.

All the great religions call on us to follow the Golden Rule: to treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves. Call me biased, but one of the best ways America follows this faith in a secular way is in the treatment we give to individuals with special needs. Without so much as mentioning religion, we strive to treat these most vulnerable members of our society the way we ourselves would like to be treated.

Source: America by Heart, by Sarah Palin, p.240-241 Nov 23, 2010

The above quotations are from America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag by Sarah Palin. Click here for other excerpts from America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag by Sarah Palin. Click here for other excerpts by John Ashcroft. Click here for a profile of John Ashcroft.
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