Separation of church and state is "a lie we have been told," [U.S. Rep. Katherine] Harris said in the interview, published Thursday, saying separating religion and politics is "wrong because God is the one who chooses our rulers."

Electing non-Christians allows 'legislating sin'

"If you're not electing Christians, then in essence you are going to legislate sin," Harris said.

From an August 28, 2006 CNN.com article