Supreme Court Justice Scalia claims religion trumps law.

[one_voice]

In America, the Supreme Court is the ultimate judge. Once it has decided a matter, that's pretty much it. Antonin Scalia, one of the judges who sits on that court, has said -- in as many words -- that he only respects the rule of law insofar as it does not conflict with his religious beliefs. For that, nothing short of impeachment is suitable.

*snip*

This isn't the first time Scalia has proven his unworthiness. In 2003, he had to recuse himself from a case involving "Under God." You see, he claimed in a speech that the Framers of the Constitution didn’t intend to “exclude God from the public forums and from political life.” Clearly, unequivocally, undeniably, Scalia is biased beyond mere partisan leaning. He is a danger to the ideals of the framers, and an insult to the blood, sweat, and tears that went into creating America - a place where religious freedom was guaranteed by the dogged refusal of government to endorse or favor any religion. He is a votary of metaphysical woo, not a champion for fairness, equality, and justice.

Antonin Scalia has spit on the Constitution. He has told us very clearly that he is not qualified to preside over a court whose sacrosanct duty is to uphold the law. He is a Christian first and an American second. He is a traitor to his position, and a traitor to the American people.

http://www.examiner.com/atheism-in-atlanta/supreme-court-justice-scalia-claims-religion-trumps-law

“The Rule of Law is second only to the Rule of Love. The here and now is less important than the hereafter.” -- Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court Justice.

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[DinahMoeHum]

2. Oh, Vafanculo, Scalia.

:nuke:

[Leftist Agitator]

4. "Culo" has one "L".

But I totally agree with your sentiment.

[DinahMoeHum]

8. Corrected, thanks.

n/t

[boston bean]

3. hey hey ho ho, antonin scalia has got to go!

[DirkGently]

5. Scalia's insanity seems to be increasing with age.

[bluestate10]

6. Let's take donations. Sausage, egg and cheese biscuits aplenty for Fat Tony. nt

[NightWatcher]

7. Kinda like a Christian version of Sharia Law?

I thought we were against that.

[bengalherder]

9. He is a cultie.

Opus Dei is every bit as dangerous as scientology or Moonies, perhaps more because it can hide under the cover of catholocism.

[Kurovski]

10. He's in the wrong country. (nt)

[Whats_Happening]

11. Scalia has a lot of issues, but I think this snippet you posted is way overblown --

It says he recused himself from that 2003 case.

That quote from him, “The Rule of Law is second only to the Rule of Love. The here and now is less important than the hereafter." seems to me entirely unobjectionable.

The piece you cite seems to imply that only atheists are qualified to be judges. There is no requirement that any judge must believe that man-made laws are the ne plus ultra of justice and righteousness.

(I'm not a Christian; at most, I suspect the Theravada Buddhists may be on to something.)

[GreenStormCloud]

12. Impeachment? You're funny. Now look at reality.

Impeachment requires a majority vote in the House. The GOP has control of the House. No bill of impeachment will get past committee.

Conviction requires a 2/3 majority in the Senate. GOP has almost half of the Senate. Conviction won't happen.

Further, it is NOT a crime to have religious convictions.