Religion vs. Politics

The issue of religion vs politics has become a rising debate among Americans over the past several decades. What does the separation of church and state really mean? Today I had the opportunity to listen to Presidential Hopeful, Governor Mitt Romney, discuss his views on this topic. As a result, I have begun to formulate my views on where I stand.
His main premise was built upon the fact that we are not have religion vs politics, but that we must have religion AND politics. They must be together to succeed. The constitution was built upon principles of religion. Freedom requires religion, more specifically a belief and trust in God, and religion requires freedom. "Alone they perish."
The liberal movement to pull God off our currency, and out of our pledge, does not conform with our founding father's intentions of separation of church and state. The affairs of the US Government are to be separate from those of churches, but the Government is not to separate itself from the God who gave us our liberty centuries ago. This will lead to the downfall of our nation, and pose a threat to our religious freedom. Liberty is a gift from God, and that source has been recognized for hundreds of years. To deviate from that recognition is to ensure potential destruction of this great nation.
I stand by this belief. To use a phrase from Governor Romney, this nation is composed of a "Symphony of Faith." If we will unite, not in specific doctrines, but in a common recognition of a god, and of our reliance upon that god, we can maintain our position as a wonderful nation.
When looking at religion vs. politics they must be combined in a united effort in order to succeed.