American president s often become americas pastors, legally though, politics and religion are not supposed to plix. I believe in an america where the separation of church and state are absolute. Church and state are and must remain separate. But separation of church and state remains controversial. This nonsense about separation of church and state has gotten way way beyond the bounds of what the founders of our constitution thought. There are plenty of politicians who agree with that. I see no separation between my faith and my personal and professional lives. And then theres the question of whether all faiths are even welcome in american politics. I would not advocate that we put a muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that. So is america a secular nation and what is the law of this land when it comes to its many faiths and politics . Whatever we once were, we are no longer a christian inflation at least not just. We are also a jewish nation, a muslim nat
And the addressing of the people of jerusalem for decades. You know, president Barack Obamas hosted a state dinner at the white house for his chinese counterpart xi jinping. The chinese president on his first state visit to the u. S. The two leaders announced agreements on Cyber Security and Climate Change. Mr. Obama said they also had candid discussions about beijings territorial disputes in the South China Sea. This from patty culhane. It was a noisy visit, a 21gun salute to welcome chinese president xi jinping inside and out. The meeting was much more about the pageant tri of the state visit, this was about their agenda. They got far on their to do list. The u. S. Says china steals intellectual party. President obama says they reached an agreement, china wont do it or support it in the future. The question now is are words followed by action he. And we will be watching carefully to make an assessment as to whether progress has been made in this area. President obama says the u. S. W
Sepp blatter as the fifa boss faces criminal investigation in switzerland. Cracking down on the underworld and stop citizen links with gang lords. So the u. S. President ial barack obama has hosted a state dinner are at the white house for his chinese counterpat xi jinping. The two announced agreements on Cyber Security and Climate Change. Candid discussions about beijings nebeijingsbeijings e south china sea. Patty culhane reports. It was a noisy welcome. Inside and out. Protesters for and against the meeting, which was about much more than the pageantry of a state visit. This is a meeting with a past agenda. It is clear they got far on their todo list. China targets u. S. Companies and steals trade secrets. President obama says they reached an agreement china wont do it or support it in the future. Question now is are words supported by actions and we will be watching carefully as to make an assessment whether progress has been made in this area. Reporter president obama says the u.
The disappearance of 43 students in mexico. And the pope in philadelphia. So weve got the euts autos d states and the European Union, Frederica Mogherini discuss the issue, and will likely reach out to russia which has increased its military presence in syria. Diplomatic editor james bays in new york. All eyes will be on russian president Vladimir Putin when he makes a whistle stop to new york spending less than a full day in the u. S. To attend the United Nations General Assembly. Everyone wants to know what his intention are regarding syria. On one hand a Russian Military build justify, putin has sent marines, hepts and tank helicop. When on talk to al jazeera i asked Frederica Mogherini if she has any idea what russia is doing. I have talked about these days and last time i talked to him about this, his fear was that of a complete collapse of the state structures in syria. This could be one of the reasons why russia is acting in this way, but it could also be a willingness to show t
Macvicar on the impact of the pope on american politics. Chen. Washington, d. C. Is a city with a lot of talkers but this week stop to listen to the worldly message of a divine visitor. Pope francis began his nation tour in in the nations capital. The leader of the 1. 2 billion catholics was determined to have his stay. Now that hes moved on well consider whether this outsiders message will stick in a city of insiders. America tonights sheila macvicar. It was opicture with a purpose. The popes vehicle of choice that dinky fiat dwarfed by the suvs of the secret service, sending a message loud and clear that this is a pontiff more at home with the powerless than with the corridors of power. We think were the center of the world. Were not the center of Pope Franciss world. John carr is director of the initiative of catholic social thought and public life at georgetown university. The message is were going to appeal to peoples peoples consciences, not their interests. Hes not playing polit