Should the Catholic Church still have a say in political matters, like laws about marriage and education?

The Catholic Church has a complicated role in politics, especially when it comes to marriage and education regulations. Religious influence, the separation of church and state, religious freedom, moral advice, and ethical contribution are all involved. In order to serve the needs of a varied population, contemporary administration must strike a balance between individual rights and religious convictions.

No, a religion should not have a higher authority than the government, all laws should be controlled by the government, not religious believes.

No I don’t agree that a religion should have say in the law.

No, absolutely not. there should be no religious influence on political matters. every single persons and every single religion has different morals and ethics. what is allowed and okay for one person or group of people is not okay for another. i think that people have used religion to cause massive problems in the world and human race today.

No. All religions are a form of cult, regardless of how many people follow them. Political matters must be discussed under no religious influence, especially in a country with many religious views and cultural backgrounds.

NO, religion and politics should not overlap ever again ever.

I think that the Catholic Church should have a say in political matters, as long as they are only preaching to their believers. I see no issue with the Catholic Church preaching about their views on topics to the believers of Catholisism, and others who are interested, but I do see an issues on the Catholic Church preaching to those who have no desire to hear about what they have to say. We live in a very diverse society, where people are free to believe in whatever they please. With that come understanding that one religion cannot have more power other the masses than others. It simply would not be fair.

Yes they should have the right to freedom of speech to talk about their religion and point of views.

no because our world is very diverse and it is unfair for one religion to have a higher say

I feel we should let people Marry who they want to marry but we should be educated with catholic backgrounds because it teaches discipline and religion is a wonderful thing to learn

Religion should never be mixed with politics or the well being of the people

Absolutely not. Everyone has the right to religion therfor no one religion should be used to make laws and have a say in political matters.

yes, i believe that everyone shall have an opinion and be able to spread what they believe in

No, religion should have no impact on laws and policy's being enforced

People can believe in whatever they want and they have the right to say whatever they would like as long as it's in a respectful tone. So yes, just be respectful.

Catholic church? No, but Christianity as a whole yes

No. I believe that the Church and politics should be separate entities. We live in a vary multicultural country and choosing to involve one religious sect over another in political matters is dangerous and non inclusive.

Considering the Church is not the powerhouse it once was, I do not think so.

NO, the church is irrelevant to many now. Christianity is different.

Yes and No, they can have their views as long as they keep that to the people who have asked for their opinions. As long as they don't push it on to people who don't want to hear it.

Absolutely not. In a perfect world religion would not exist.

No I don’t think so because not everyone believes in that stuff so it should not have such a big impact on their lives.

I don't believe that religion belongs in politics at all. Countries especially Canada are not based on religion we are very multi cultural. Using religion to forn laws will only cause problems

No, I believe that you can have religious schools and beliefs, but church's should not be allowed to prevent or make others feel uncomfortable for who they are as people.

I think no religion should have any solid say in laws but rather have an opinion as it affects those in and out of the religion/faith group.

No. Why should one groups beliefs govern everyone’s? That’s not freedom.

I think every one should have a say no matter who you are or what religion you are.

sure there still people they can have a say in political matters.

I don't think religion should have a role in politics. Even though I'm catholic, I think it's unfair for everybody else.

i think that if you are getting married and you choose to have a legal marriage as well as a marriage that is recognized by the church. however, the catholic church should not have full say in political acts.

No. Religion should NEVER have a say in political matters unless something threatens the religion as a whole. Religion should never have a say in making laws that takes away rights and freedoms from people's free, personal, and private choices.

I believe if you invite one faith to the table to participate in political matters, then you need to include all other faiths celebrated in Canada. We're not a majority-religious country so I think the Catholic Church should step back from impact on laws and policy.

It is a personal choice whether or not the Catholic Church should get involved in politics. Some emphasize a secular approach to lawmaking in their defense of the separation of church and state. Some people think that religious organizations can offer insightful viewpoints. Navigating such talks requires striking a balance that respects individual rights and differing viewpoints.

I think that they should not have any say in these types of laws as they did in the past.

No, the catholic church should not have a say in the catholic church as when in history has this been a good idea. The church should remain a private entity.