Shouldn't We Demand That Religion-Based Policies Prove They Have Objective Fact Behind Them?

[loyalsister]

15. You are absolutely correct

We can't take the human element out of decision making.

Some reasoning I have used in opposition or support for legislation.....
potential unintended consequences
my personal experience
my ethics
a perceived alternate message\subtext

None of those influences are based in pure fact and can be argued against based on subjective personal evaluations. None of my arguments would be based on religion, but they would be based on my personal beliefs and ethics.
If I reject all conclusions others arrive at under the influence of their religious beliefs, all conclusions I draw with a slight subjective influence or assumptions would also have to be rejected.

I have friends whose support for marriage equality is influenced by their religion. In some cases, the only reason they care is because the current opposition runs counter to their beliefs. They don't get involved until they see an injustice. I won't draw a line that excludes their input.