Religion   

Every zealot is a twisted individual with unusual views on  the truth.  Bret Schundler lies, deceives, and sprouts religious phrases.  His behavior has earned him membership in that small minority of individuals called zealots. Some of this behavior is exhibited in Schundler's writings. The following letter excerpt appeared on August 4, 1996 in the Jersey City Reporter.  Schundler responded to Jaime Vazquez's letter on finances:    

"Jaime Vazquez is a bitter man, and I think it is sad that he would mock me for being religious.  To this I can only suggest that Jaime should involve himself in some prayerful contemplation.  It might help him discover the inner peace he is clearly lacking."

Another problem has arisen under Schundler, he has reduced to religion to culture.  This has lead Schundler to disrespect certain aspects of religion.  Mayor Schundler receives Holy Communion when he attends funeral masses.  He is not Catholic, this is not allow under Catholic teaching, but Schundler considers himself exempt.

There are other examples of Schundler treating religion as culture or ignoring the Constitution regarding separation of Church and State:

• Cultural Affairs invited the Hari Krishna, a group considered a cult to dance at a public event.

• An Indian religious sect visiting from Canada used the council chambers for religious services.

• Paul Schaeder, a city employee and in the capacity of his job, collects money for the Christian Coalition for bibles for China.

• The Schundler Administration celebrates St. Joseph Day by placing a statue of St. Joseph on the lawn of city hall.

• Let's not forget the time and energy used to fight the ACLU over the creche while the city is going bankrupt.

• A deputy mayor who is also a reverend has the job of marrying couples at city hall.  Marriage is one legal activity that the mayor can perform but Schundler gives a civil marriage a religious twist.