One of the principle tenets of the United States is that we do not have an official religion. The right to freedom of religion (and by extension, freedom from religion) is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Mike Huckabee doesn't like that. Doesn't like that at all. He feels that what America needs to be, rather than a democratic republic, is a theocracy. Specifically, a Christian theocracy. He wants to change the Constitution, which doesn't mention God anywhere, "so it's in God's standards." (See Raw Story article here.)
So Huckabee has finally admitted what I think we've all known for a while. He is hostile to the Constitution and wants to override it to conform to his religious views. Hopefully enough of the American public understands what a threat he is to our liberties that his candidacy fades away shortly after Super Tuesday.
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Mike I happen to agree with you on this. He creeps me out big time. As Mormons we are taught to obey the laws of the land whatever they may be and live our religion as best we can under whatever government. There are more Mormons outside of the U.S. than inside the U.S. and Mormons live their religion in some pretty hostile countries. We don't need to change laws to be more religious, we can be religious without government sanction. I agree with you wholeheartedly on this........and if Mitt Romney were to say the same thing I would still agree. But Mormon Prophets have always unequivacally supported separation of church and state in exactness. This is an arrogant man and hopefully this will seal his fate. great post!!
Nikki
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