If the two people running for president?

Question

If the two men running for President of the United States came out and said that they were any other religion besides Christian, then would you vote for either one? If one was a democratic Buddist and the other was a republican Muslim. Do you feel that Religion should play a role in politics. And what if they had all the same beliefs in the political system they just didn't worship the same god? Like if they were pro or Anti abortion. Also with that being said then how easy is it to just tell people that you are a Christian just to get votes?

Answer 1

history shows that the usa votes christian. they wouldnt vote for the buddhist or muslim because of prejudice based on propaganda. i vote libertarian in hopes that they reach a million votes someday so they can be in the debates. the dems & repubs have run this country since day 1 & have done more harm than good. the things the rest of the world has always admired about us are innovations from people, the same innovations the government has always tried to stand in the way of or tax when successful. government doesnt give us our freedom, the fact we're alive does. the constitution & bill of rights are restrictions on gov power.

Answer 2

I’m a Christian Republican, & I think you’re reading too much into it. I don’t want religious leaders because I think God is somehow guiding them. If God wants to guide an atheist I doubt very much it matters what the person thinks about it. It’s more about understanding my values & hence the perspective from which I view law & the basis of our country & govt.

Let me give you an example. Right now, & consistently for a long time now, the court has been expanding the meaning of the constitution to include rights & groups not envisioned by the framers. That’s fine, that’s what being a living document means to me. BUT, say a case comes along where the court would expand rights to one group by taking them away from another. Not everything is zero-sum, but a few things are interrelated. In that case I would expect our leaders in Govt to make a value judgment on which of those rights is most necessary for the good of society as a whole. Since our country was originally settled & our constitution written for the purpose of enshrining Judeo-Christian values, I want leaders that strongly believe in those values & will make all legal or policy determinations from that perspective.

I’m hesitant to vote for a Muslim while we’re at war with an extremist branch of that religion, but I can see doing so in the future when this evil has passed into history. Other than that, I’d support a person with a strong background of Christian or Jewish beliefs. They don’t have to be practicing or still even believe in the religion, though those things are easy indicators of dedication. It’s the dedication to the base principles I’m looking for. Where the soul of the man is ultimately going is between he & God, I’ll take care of myself.

Answer 3

I'm assuming you're talking about the Democrat and Republican candidates. First of all, I'm not sure I'd vote for either one no matter what their religions were. I've always considered myself a supporter of independents and third party candidates, and have always voted that way. Second, candidates should be able to be whatever religion they want and still have a fair chance. I base my voting not on what a candidate believes, but how a candidate acts.

Answer 4

14,190,000 Christians responded in what I assume is the latest (2001) census. That's not including Catholics and other Christian religions.
It would be highly unlikely that we will see a president other than a Christian in the USA.
I'm not saying never, but not in my lifetime or yours.
Change = Fear
Religion does play a role in politics.
Take a course in US History, or read "The American Pageant".
Our country is founded on religion and religion dominates government. It always has had a sway over votes.
To your question, "Do you feel that Religion should play a role in politics?", I say "Religion is Politics".

Answer 5

i did no longer see everywhere which used the term "vp" It purely states "President" yet you will then advance the pink flag of conflict of activity. If Hillary Clinton gained the 2014 Presidency and needed her Husband to be vp i do no longer see why he cant carry that place of work yet there will be a great cloud of a conflict in view that he has already served 2 words. I even have nor has everyone each seen a 2 term President function vice yet whats up it rather is the U.S. something can ensue..i assume

Answer 6

Religion is probably the biggest influence on life. There is no way to remove it from political life without removing life itself. Religious dogma would prevent candidates from espousing views contrary to their declared religioius beliefs. A "pro abortion" or "pro homosexual" Republican who declares himself or herself Baptist will probably not be well received.

Religion, or lack of it, has become as much of a political issue as where a candidate stands on healthcare or taxes.

Some of the original settlers did come to America for religious reasons. Many didn't. They came for other freedoms. Our founding fathers did confess deep religious beliefs. But they also recognized the need to prevent a theocracy from forming within the government. State sponsored religion would have been the first step to setting up this theocracy. More importantly, religion can be exploited.

Thomas Jefferson, one of my personal heroes, said, "But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg."

Answer 7

I don't think people just say they are a Christian to get votes, that is just how it has been so far. As far as who I would vote for...I would vote for whomever I felt shared my ideals and had the best track record so far. For me morals are important and I think basic ones can be found in any given religion.

Answer 8

first off, The America has been build on christian moral, so you cant say they just say they are christian, alot of people here in the US are christian and that is what has kept the US alive, look at the other Godless countries, why are they so mest up? cause their religion is what does it to them. True Americans are those of us who live day by day for others loving , caring and nurturing, if we come up with two presidents who are Muslim or Buddhist, well lets just say our country is down the drain , you will see , if you don't believe me, you will see.

Answer 9

Our system is based on politics NOT religion but we must rember what a big deal it was for many to have a Catholic president in JFK.

Answer 10

It's not what religion they are that matters. What matters is how much they let their religious beliefs influence their political actions.