Katherine Harris in The Associated Press


On Principles & Values: Separation of church and state is a lie

Katherine Harris told a religious journal that separation of church and state is “a lie” and God and the nation’s founding fathers did not intend the country be “a nation of secular laws.” Harris made the comments in the Florida Baptist Witness. Separation of church and state is “a lie we have been told,” Harris said in the interview, published Thursday, saying separating religion and politics is “wrong because God is the one who chooses our rulers.” Her comments drew criticism, including some from fellow Republicans who called them offensive and not representative of the party. Harris’ campaign released a statement saying she had been “speaking to a Christian audience, addressing a common misperception that people of faith should not be actively involved in government.” The comments reflected “her deep grounding in Judeo-Christian values,” adding that Harris had previously supported pro-Israel legislation and recognizing the Holocaust.
Source: Associated Press Sep 1, 2006

On Principles & Values: Non-Christian legislators legislate sin, like gay marriage

Katherine Harris told a religious journal that if Christians are not elected, politicians will “legislate sin,” including abortion and gay marriage. Harris made the comments in the Florida Baptist Witness, the weekly journal of the Florida Baptist State Convention, which interviewed political candidates and asked them about religion and their positions on issues. “If you’re not electing Christians, then in essence you are going to legislate sin,” Harris said.
Source: Associated Press Sep 1, 2006

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