[MikeSz]

I watched with both interest and grave concern on a number of levels, the spot SkyNews gave to this subject (its on their website).

The moral interests, whilst important, are not the only concern for me. These are to be resolved at individual level and by personal criteria. The other element of concern is the call for MPs to resign should they find their religion in conflict with government policy.

This is clearly an emotive topic, with passionate arguments no doubt for and against, and that appreciated, I would like to look at the abstract - do we elect an MP or look at a government minister for religious moral guidance? Its that age old question of how far religion should interfere with politics and vice versa - ive already made a point in a previous posting as to how the two should avoid each other, well, like the plague.

What happens though, irrespective of political party (and you really must put that at the back of your mind), when a government implements a policy that has religious implications? Should MPs who's religions oppose that policy have to resign if they are part of the government of cabinet that approved it? I would hope not. Politicians, despite the craven views of some, are there to assist in governance, not the promotion or justification of religious values - to take a quote from the "West Wing" as stated by a running Senator, 'Il answer any question on government, but if you have a question about religion, please, go to church'