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Billy H
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Billy H asked in Politics & GovernmentGovernment · 9 years ago

Can someone that is a part of clergy hold an elected government position?

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For some reason, I thought that this would violate the separation of church and state.

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  • graponmytired
    Lv 5
    9 years ago
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    Yes, however they will have to complete their duties in government without respect to any church or religious group.

  • Desdamona
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    As far as Roman Catholic, it could happen until later in Pope John Paul II reign. So, today the answer for a Catholic priest or Bishop is no. The U.S. government did not have a problen with it.

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