That in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, a person can be removed from public office for not believing in God?
2006-07-21 11:22:58 · 35 answers · asked by azmurath 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Texas Constitution, Article 1, Section 4
"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being."
North Carolina Constitution Article 6 Section 8
"Disqualifications of office. The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God"
South Carolina constitution Article 4 Section 2
"Person denying existence of Supreme Being not to hold office. No person who denies the existence of the Supreme Being shall hold any office under this Constitution."
Tennessee Constitution Article 9 Section 2
"No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this state."
2006-07-21 11:32:58 · update #1
No I didn't and I don't believe that.
2006-07-21 11:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that is correct. There are laws that protect people from discrimination. You do not have to beleive in god to hold any job. We cannot even display the ten commandments in the court house now. Why would they care what you beleived in. All job descriptions state you cannot be turned away due to race, sex, religion,. I beleive your facts are wrong.
2006-07-21 11:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Miriah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt suprise me. In Washington state, they wont allow athiests to be in Boy Scouts ( it went to court and was ruled that the Boy Scouts are a private organization and can limit membership). So much for freedom of religion and seperation of church and government.
2006-07-21 11:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by froggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't, but like the idea. Four states down, 46 more to go. The country can be improved indeed.
2006-07-21 11:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ahhh....Me Time 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol know i did not know that , that is so cool everyone should beleive its a good thing i mean but if u dont want to thats fine to though so really thats not cool because just because u dont beleive does not mean ur a bad person and it doesnt change the way anyone works so thats wrong
2006-07-21 11:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i didn't know that, hmm I might be able to get in the office by removing some people now Muahaha
2006-07-21 11:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Snow surfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool
2006-07-21 11:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by RandyGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that most of them don't really believe but pretend that they do? Actually, that's against the constitution. Separation of church and state...
2006-07-21 11:26:01 · answer #8 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i didn't and i live in Texas. lot of people here that act like they dont believe in God
2006-07-21 11:29:54 · answer #9 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just another lie to tell, how hard is that?(for a public official)
2006-07-21 11:25:31 · answer #10 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the white house fall under this? Maybe we can save this country......
2006-07-21 11:24:49 · answer #11 · answered by Cantankerous One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋