Blog 1, A quick run-down.

For my first blog i wanted to keep it simple and just lay down some basic trains of thought that my mind goes through. My basic perception on how religion is tied into politics as well as the media is a negative one. I do not believe that the general public is educated enough on the mass diversity of religions that not only exist in America, but ones that are shown in the news on a daily basis.

But, regardless of the perception of the public, I still do believe that mixing religion with politics will eventually lead to trouble; whether it is violent and physical, or demeaning and subtle.

When it comes to America, it is hard to get away from mixing the two. American politics were based on the religious views of the founding fathers when America first became an autonomous nation. The core principals and values were derived from the Christian faith and since little has changed when it comes to the majority of those who ran the government today, it is easy to see why little has changed.

Do I think that we can ever stray away from religion when dealing with political affairs and keep the government completely secular? No, it is too deeply rooted in not only our traditions but also in the people who run our government. But we do need to find a way to make a more effective system not only within the United States, but with our foreign affairs as well.