Quote:It was sort of a lead in to a flat tax proposition. I could understand what he was getting at, but I don't think it was the best way to explain it. The guy is very religious though, and much MUCH more genuine with his faith than other candidates, so him using the Bible as an analogy isn't that surprising. I could definitely see that being seen as a turn-off though.

 

Thanks for the clarification as I wasn't sure what he was getting at.

 

While I don't doubt Carson's religious sincerity, fwiw I'd rather that politicians leave their religious beliefs back at the house. It's the one human activity most people are the most hypocritical about; add the fact that they are politicians (and Carson now is whether he likes it or not) and I don't know when to believe their sincerity. Besides, faith doesn't help us if your policies are wrong.

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