Rep. Harris' God Remarks Draw Critics

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Rep. Harris' God Remarks Draw Critics - Forbes.com

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U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris told a religious journal that separation of church and state is "a lie" and God and the nation's founding fathers did not intend the country be "a nation of secular laws."

The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate also said that if Christians are not elected, politicians will "legislate sin," including abortion and gay marriage.

Harris made the comments - which she clarified Saturday - in the Florida Baptist Witness, the weekly journal of the Florida Baptist State Convention, which interviewed political candidates and asked them about religion and their positions on issues.

Separation of church and state is "a lie we have been told," Harris said in the interview, published Thursday, saying separating religion and politics is "wrong because God is the one who chooses our rulers."

"If you're not electing Christians, then in essence you are going to legislate sin," Harris said.

Her comments drew criticism, including some from fellow Republicans who called them offensive and not representative of the party.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., who is Jewish, told the Orlando Sentinel that she was "disgusted" by the comments.

It's sad to see that there are people out there who still can't accept that America is a country made up of people of many different cultures & religions.

KEvron · Joined: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 297

i have to keep readjusting the crazy meter when it comes to harris's gaffs; just when i think i've figured out "ten", she goes and outdoes her wacky self.

KEvron

mommabear · Joined: Feb 20, 2003 Posts: 6317

I don't know about crazy, but she's sure behaving like a prima donna who's gone over the edge.