Reply #20: I think that it's important to

[Dorian Gray]

keep religious leaders from making our laws. The issue of Sharia Law being introduced into certain areas of Canada scares the heck out of me, though I think that was in discussion stage.

It's an ongoing fight here in the USA. I think that having the argument about "In God We Trust" on the money is a good thing. I think discussing whether "Under God" has a place in the pledge keeps the idea that our government is separate from our religion in the forefront. Our government's place is to protect its citizens, of all background, and not enforce any particular religion. I'd be uncomfortable if Roman Catholicism were upheld as the state government, even if it mirrored my own personal beliefs.