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In reply to the discussion: Pretty disgusted with all the god stuff in Warnock's speech (nt) [View all]lees1975
(7,174 posts)of conscience which includes freedom of religion, and separation of church and state. A member of the Senate, the President, the House, any state legislature, all have the right to believe in God and invoke that belief in whatever office they hold. That's not coercion or imposition on anyone else, that is the exercise of freedom. He's pastor of a Baptist Church, Ebenezer, where MLK also pastored.
These kind of Christians are going to fight for separation of church and state, and to protect freedom of conscience and religious liberty for all Americans, including those of other religions or of no religion. Whether you're a believer or an atheist, they will respect your rights and your convictions and will consider all humanity equal. They already have a track record of being America's most ardent advocates for justice and equality. They are an asset to democracy and freedom.