The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country

It just came down to pure old politics in South Carolina and other states.

When religion and politics travel in the same cart, the riders believe nothing can stand in their way.

I'm well aware of the pragmatism of politics.

Politics should share one purpose with religion: the steady emancipation of the individual through the education of his passions.

Religion is organized to satisfy and guide the soul / politics does the same thing for the body.