Seven Figures of Separation

Now I understand why there should be a separation of Church and State. Why is it that people feel they need to mix prayer with politics? I'm not talking about an invocation before a meeting - Lord knows we all need divine inspiration on a daily basis. 

Our founding fathers looked to the God of their understanding to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice and promote the general Welfare, so I'm all for bringing God to the table. Only, let's keep Him in our hearts and minds and not in the minutes. No, I'm talking about people who talk Christ but walk corporate. It's sort of like rubbing your belly and patting your head - you start out OK, but eventually one hand begins moving in the same direction as the other. 

My hypocrisy meter starts going off when the talk turns to dark angels of destruction and praying for souls when the subject involves anything over $5. And when the conversation turns to seven-figures - well, you get the picture. It would seem that politics is not limited only to politicians.