U.S: Will we ever have a non-Christian President?

Question

Idealy, we should since this is a country of equal opportunity. It would make sense that we'd not only have a alternate religion president, but a female or non-white. Albeit they would have to be a perfect candidate to overcome sceptics.

But I believe a new religion on the White House would offer a new perspective and might even increase relations with countries whose religion conflicts with Christianity. And obviously, with the Bush Administartion, Chirsitianity does not make for a good presidency. Maybe it's time for a change?

Opinionated> This country's founders made this country to escape religious percecusion and therfor, they would whole-heartedly agree with a non-Christian president. (Yes I know my spelling is terrible)

Molly M> Our founding Fathers' religion has little to do with their views.

tpride> Christianity does not offend me, I just think it's time to think forward.

iamronaldreagan> I never said any certain religion, why do you assume I mean Muslim?

Answer 1

There will never be a change. At least in my life time or my kids life time. We really didn't want or i don't think could handle. Plus in the end the person would end up be assassinated. Sad but true

Answer 2

Not in the forseeable future. The Christians in this country will form a large and unified minority (practicing Christians, that is) which will continue to influence the politics of this country, not unlike another famous minority group, the Bolsheviks, that brought us Communism whch lasted over 70 years. Unfortunately we don't have anybody able to overthrow the Christians who are like that other fanatical politico-religious group, the Taliban. Despite the constitution the Christians have managed to coerce the government into being a tool that dances to their tune and will continue to do so.Their machinations will drive us to the dark ages with ideologies such as "creationism" and homophobia as China, unencumbered by such religious fervor and myth, surges to be the number one military and economic power in the world.
Let's hope that at some point we will have the intestinal fortitude to cull the mullahs of congress and take back government for the people. E pluribus unum.

Answer 3

Technically, we have already had a non-Christian president. Jefferson was a deist, which doesn't necessarily contradict or complement a traditional Christian belief system.

As for in the future? I think it will be difficult, but eventually we may see a non-Christian president. I don't see a muslim president any time in the future, simply because there is a definite bias against the religion of islam currently. I also don't see an atheist president any time soon.

It absolutely shouldn't matter, but people vote the way they vote, and it's not going to change dramatically any time soon.

Answer 4

We shouldn't ever, and I mean EVER, elect any official, up to and including the president, in order to appease any group who might disagree with us.

That having been said, there is absolutely no good reason for us to discriminate in the poll booth based on religion or ethnicity.
Personally, if I had the chance, I would vote for Joe Lieberman in a heartbeat. Not because I really agree with him on all the issues, but enough of them, and I truly believe him to have the most integrity of anyone on Capitol Hill. Senator Lieberman is Jewish. I am not. Neither he nor I allow our religion to enter into our political views. There are some religious sects which require that government be administered according to a strict set of religious beliefs. This in and of itself is contrary to the code of, and the rights guaranteed by The United States Constitution.

I use Joe Lieberman as an example, but there are many others. One important thing should be remembered. The founding fathers included the separation of church and state not to abolish religion from government, but to prevent the state from establishing an official religion. Never forget that the very freedoms which allow us to question our government stem from a Judeo/Christian belief set.

Answer 5

You've got a lot of anger. Religion has no place in the White House. Church and State must remain separate or we will fall into a foolish trap similar to many other countries all through out the World.... the following answer was written for another question but the idea and substance behind this answer holds true for your questions...

I don't understand why some people are still focusing on all the wrong things to classify a person. Ethnic origin or skin color does not make the person.

However, sometimes many people limit themselves because of they're ethnicity, skin color or physical appearance. These people are all dealing with their own personal insecurities.

Just like the person who says, "I don't want to be... why would anyone want to be... I'm ... and I'm proud of being..."

We've got to move away from the packaging mentality mind set and move towards a self developed personally accomplishment driven way of thinking. "Doors will open" for this type of person because they are not limited by hatred and their own deep seeded insecurities.

An important side note - although this way of thinking is available to any type of person, personal accomplishments and advancements in society may be limited by the location in which that person lives.

In the past many US groups, with all types of physical appearances have been limited in the past -- but this has changed and it will continue to change. Although with comments like, "I just don't understand why someone would wanna be white," it makes you wonder if a positive change will ever completely take hold.

Good Luck.

There is but one Race, it is the Human Race, and all the others are just plain animals. (Zimmer, John. 2006)

Answer 6

Right, this is an equal opportunity country. However, Presidents are elected not appointed. If the majority of electoral votes don't go to a non-Christian person that is just how it goes.

We can't just say "Only non-Christians can run for President this time around. Trying to keep things fair."

It's even stupid when companies do this. Instead of hiring the most qualified we now have to hire on a curve. That isn't really fair. I don't think that anyone should be discriminated against I just don't think that they should automatically be on the top of the list because of skin color.

Answer 7

I fully expect that there will be non-Christian presidents of the United States. They will have strengths and weaknesses, just as all presidents do.

Just because a president is a Christian does not mean that he or she is not concerned with the rights and needs of atheists, or Jews, or Americans of other persuasions. If he or she is a GOOD president, all Americans will be respected.

What's more important than the president's religion, color, and gender is his or her ability to do the job and respect the Constitution.

Most of the founders were people of faith, yet they had the wisdom and insight to fashion a system that attempts to prevent government from interfering with each person's right to follow his or her conscience in regard to religion and personal philosophy.

Answer 8

Our Christian white male-dominated government will spend whatever they need to to make sure that never happens. No women, minorities or, God forbid, Jews or any other religion, into the White House. The old-boys club is alive and well, and if they have to throw someone in as a token from time to time, then that suits them fine.

What a Presidential candidate believes and what he purports to believe for the sake of electability may be two completely different things.

Answer 9

Sen. Lieberman has come close. A Jew would make a great
president. But it is unlikely that a non Judeo-Christian would
ever be president with the present population. People want someone who will represent them and address their needs.
Klingon, Vulcan, and Rigel 4 type religions are just not very
popular in the USA.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!

Answer 10

Sure we will. Non-Christian, non-Caucasian and non-male; it's all a matter of time. Joe Lieberman won the popular vote for VP in 2000 (OK, so he and Gore lost to the Bush/Cheney ticket in the Electoral College [thanks, Jeb!]). Colin Powell was urged by serious people to throw his hat in the ring (OK, so he said "no"). Gerry Ferraro was the Democratic candidate for VP in 1984 (OK, so she and Mondale lost to the Reagan/Bush ticket).

Here's a juicy thought: Condi Rice heading the Republican ticket in '08 with Paul Wolfowitz for VP vs. Felicity Huffman (in character as Bree, of course) and her running mate, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (OK, OK, he already switched parties once so why not again?).

Re: a prior answer. Skull and Bones satanic? LMAO! The members of S&B are strictly Establishment types, invested in maintaining the status quo which has placed them in a position of Privilege. GWB may be an horse's a** but I seriously doubt that he or any other member of his Bones Delegation worships anything more deviant from Christianity than Mammon.