Dana Radcliffe's "Should Public Policy Conform to 'God's Law'?"

Dana Radcliffe, a professor in business ethics, wrote a blog entitled "Should Public Policy Conform to 'God's Law'?"  and it was posted on The Huffington Post blog.  In this blog, Professor Radcliffe discusses the comments that Rick Santorum has made in debates and speeches about things that he would do if put into the White House.  After reading the blog, I have decided that I sit on the side of Professor Radcliffe when it comes to religion and public policy.  I believe that the intended audience for Professor Radcliffe's blog are democrats and liberals that read the Huffington Post, like myself, and the ages vary.  College students, various religious affiliates, as well as republicans would do well to read this blog to see what Santorum has planned for the American people if elected president.  I believe that Professor Radcliffe's credibility is established in the fact that he is a practicing professor in business ethics with a PhD in philosophy.  He is a professor at Syracuse University as well as at other two lesser know colleges.  He attended Yale and UCLA but got his doctorate at Syracuse University.  He, as a professor in business ethics, knows what it takes to be a leader.  He understands what is valuable in a candidate and what people value as a whole. 

In this blog entry, Professor Radcliffe is informing the public of why letting Rick Santorum use his religious beliefs to control policy and law making is an unwise choice.  He explains that Rick Santorum believes that human laws must align with a "higher law". While the professor does not disagree with that sentiment, he is disturbed by the fact that Santorum doesn't respect any opposing opinions.  Santorum feels that his god is the right god and that is the end of the conversation.  By believing and acting this way, Santorum is not only alienating a lot of his constituents, he is offending every other religion in the world!  He even accuses President Obama from practicing a "phony"theology.  

As for the public policy, Professor Radcliffe informs his readers about a few policies that Santorum has promised if he becomes President of the United States.  Santorum has vowed to prohibit abortion and same-sex marriage.  Professor Radcliffe states that as a Christian, he find parts of his theology -- presumably the "real" theology -- mystifying.  For example, "I cannot see how the freedom practice my faith is, as his website alleges, "under attack through the redefinition of marriage." Indeed, since New York legalized same-sex marriage last summer, I have not noticed any diminution of my religious liberty."  The professor also questions that right of the Catholic church to determine public policy or, if by proxy, have a presidential candidate do it on their behalf, whether knowing or not. 

I enjoyed reading the professor's blog entry.  It was a concise and straightforward, and I enjoyed that