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> Why would we want a private entity, not elected by the people, to decide our morality? i got the impression from the separation of church and state that we d

> Why would we want a private entity, not elected by the people, to decide our morality? i got the impression from the separation of church and state that we don't generally want elected officials deciding what is or is not moral. merely what is legal.

_carbyau_ 6y ago
The separation of church and state is precisely because we DO want state laws to enforce morals. We also want that enforcement to apply no matter what religion you have. At least, I do.
- sigstoat 6y ago
  > The separation of church and state is precisely because we DO want state laws to enforce morals. i look forward to your support for making the tithe mandatory.
  - j16sdiz 6y ago
    How much does your government charge you for income tax?
proc0 6y ago
Right, ideally it would work that way, however shifting that over to non-elected and private entities with zero accountability is even worse. At least if government is babysitting it's partially people's fault for voting that way, but I agree even elected officials should know not to force morality on the people.