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Talk:Geraldo Alckmin: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 01:12, 25 March 2006

So I found the『Época』article which talks about Alckmin and the Opus Dei. The article itself mentions that despite his family history with the organization and his own links with an Opus Dei priest, he has explicitly denied being a member. --Dali-Llama 06:08, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but the article also cites him carrying around a phrase written by Josmaría Escrivá, the founder of the Opus Dei, in his wallet, having "The Way" (most important book written by Escrivá) as his favorite book and receiving "spiritual orientation" from a member of the organization in the Palace. I think that's enough to say the governor "has been linked to Opus Dei". Anonymous

Brazil is a secular republic where the constitution mandates the separation of Church and State while guaranteeing at the same time freedom of religion. As such, the religious affiliation or preferences of Brazilian politicians are IMHO irrelevant as long as they do not interfere with government policy. As state governor, Alckmin has always upheld the supremacy of civil law over religious law, the secular and scientific orientation of public education, and non-interference of the state in private or public religious worship. Why should anyone care them if he is a conservative Catholic ? The emphasis on Alckmin's religius beliefs in the article lacks balance IMHO, is probably partisan/politically-motivated in nature and non-encyclopedic. I suggest editing it out.