"Network Nation 2014 in Detroit, a recommitment to the fight for a return to moral policies."
In it he extensively quotes remarks made by Rev. William Barber.
In his address, Rev. Barber gives numerous examples of the "extreme and immoral" behavior of our government.
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What stands out for me is the fact that Rev. Barber doesn't mention religion in his discussion of immoral behavior. I have come to realize that in the public square, questions of morality, values and the like should really be seen as secular issues, not sacred. America was conceived as a secular nation after all. There are many religions and schools of thought. No one of them can lay claim to an absolute truth. In fact, introducing any of these 'partisan' ideals into the discussion of morality simply distorts and takes away from the core truths of how human beings should behave towards one another. This is particularly true when one group attempts to lay claim to what is correct moral behavior and attempts to impose those beliefs on everyone else.... And it is outright dangerous when they attempt to do so via legislation.... We see the results in the behavior of Christian Fundamentalists/Evangelicals who would impose their moral code on all aspects of American society. The same can be said of Islamic Fundamentalists who would impose Sharia Law across the Middle East. A nation's moral codes must be agreed upon by all of it's citizens free of sacred pressures, and then ingrained in secular law. Any discussion of religion from politicians regarding how people should behave can not be tolerated. It does in fact go against the Constitution, and is therefor, Anti-American.