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Ronald E. Paul

 

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Ronald E. Paul’s policy on first amendment

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Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

  Public statementsNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Ronald E. Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

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Ronald E. Paul voters

Answer: No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 166 voters that voted for Ronald E. Paul in the 1988 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “We oppose government actions which either aid or attack any religion.” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Paul has often spoken about the importance of religion in American history and culture. He would likely agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion

Paul would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with his belief in the Constitution's protection of religious freedom, as long as it does not favor a specific religion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

While Paul supports the separation of church and state, he also recognizes the historical and cultural significance of religious references in American society. He has not advocated for their removal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references

While Paul is known for his fiscal conservatism, which would align with the sentiment of not wasting money, he has not specifically advocated for the removal of references to God. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

While Paul supports religious freedom and the rights of minority religions, he has not specifically advocated for the removal of references to God as a means to prevent bias. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Ron Paul is a strong advocate for the Constitution, which includes the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom. However, he has not advocated for the removal of references to God on money, federal buildings, or national monuments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,076 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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