Freedom From Religion Means Freedom FROM Religion As Well!

So with the continuation of our political party project, I've decided that my ideal political party would be one that supports the complete separation of church and state in ALL matters. Now obviously, political parties other than Democrat or Republican aren't going to hold up well in this country. They can get the message out, but I don't expect to see them take the White House any time soon. So because of this, I side with the Democrats.

But really, in this day in age, I see no point in having religion continue to have a poignant hold in our government. I believe that people have the right to believe in whatever they want in their free time, but those beliefs should not be extended on unwilling people, and should definitely stay out of our government.

So, for example, I believe that marriage should only be a ceremony of no legal consequence, and for two people to be legally bound they must apply to the State for a civil union. Even if a pastor declares these people joined in the eyes of God, they need acknowledgment from the state for them to be legally joined. This would separate marriage from the church, and give any two people, no matter what gender, racial background, beliefs, or sexual orientation the right to marry. I'm tired of religious fanatics acting like the world will end if there's just a little more love in the world. Freedom of religion goes both ways- don't we have a right to be free FROM religion as well?

To add to this, I don't think that creationism should be taught in schools. If a child have religious parents who would like to educate them of this matter, it can be done inside the home. There is no need to extort these beliefs on children whose parents don't want them to be exposed to religion.

Furthermore, I'm for removing the words "In God We Trust" from the US Currency, and "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. These phrases were both added in the 1950's, and subject people of all religions to Christianity. It is past politically correct to have those offensive statements remain on US currency.

I also think that a woman should have the right to choose what goes on with her body at ALL times. Why should the government be able to control what goes on in a woman's body? Having a baby is an enormous undertaking, and it is morally abhorrent to me to think of that process being forced on anyone. Furthermore, I believe that minor girls should continue to be able to get an abortion without parental consent. Just because someone has religious parents shouldn't mean that they have to squeeze out an unwanted life form in to the world. The planet is already overcrowded, and I believe that every child should be loved, wanted, and planned for.

I don't have a problem with someone being spiritual, but I do have a problem with religion being forced on to people who would rather not be subject to it. Lets evolve, America, and leave this outdated, politically incorrect process behind.