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The /concept/ of God runs through a lot of European institutions too (for instance, the UK Queen is the head of the Church of England - no separation of church
by mdda 14y ago
The /concept/ of God runs through a lot of European institutions too (for instance, the UK Queen is the head of the Church of England - no separation of church and state). However, in the US, the line gets blurred when people start to talk about /actual/ God.
The idea that someone can claim some benefit via allegiance to actual God in a political setting is pretty scary, IMHO.
- einhverfr 14y agoIndeed. I remember recently when Asatru was recognized as a legitimate religion in Denmark. I remember thinking "Wow, religions need government approval in Denmark?"
- felipemnoa 14y agoI assume that anybody can invent their own religion in Denmark. Getting recognized by the state probably grants the religion some special privileges. i.e. No Taxes
- einhverfr 14y agoIn many countries it also has benefits like being able to perform legally valid weddings....