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2006-08-09 01:22:11 · 22 answers · asked by a theist 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

22 answers

Why not?
I vote for people based on where they stand on the issues, not because of their religion or lack of it.

2006-08-09 01:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0 0

At the moment, no. In the past, yes. In the future, I hope.

Discrimination against atheists is still rampant and accepted in the United States. The idea that 'the majority of Americans are Christian so their leader will be too' is a very sad, but ultimately true, show of the particularly American brand of 'majority rule'. India, 85% Hindu, has a Muslim president, a Sikh prime minister and a Christian leader of the party in government. India is clearly doing something right that the USA is not.

It is not true that all American presidents have been Christian. The majority of the early presidents were not - whether or not they were technically 'atheist' is moot because I don't think there's an important distinction between atheist and deist.

2006-08-09 01:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by XYZ 7 · 1 0

There is no law declaring a needed belief or religion to become president, but the fact remains that many people in this country are religious and they feel uneasy electing a person who does not belive in a religious facet. A huge part is that some feel religion is a moral compass and guides people to do the right thing, which is always the case. People are very predjudice in this country. Even Catholics have a hard time with politics in various parts of the country, th only Catholic to ever win the presidency was JFK. SO bassically in a nut shell the answer is most likey not.

2006-08-09 01:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sean P 2 · 0 0

Technically, it is "AN" atheist.

Yes, there is nothing in the Constitution or election laws that prohibit an atheist from holding any elected office.

HOWEVER, if such a person tries to run, and is honest about how they feel about religion/theology, the probably should expect a negative vote count. Too many people believe having some sort of Theistic basis (not just Judeo/Christianity) is essential in creating and supporting good law. They probably won't get many votes, because there will be a BIG ideological gap between them and the voters in question.

2006-08-09 01:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1 0

Anyone can become president of the U.S.A. if they are natural born and old enough.I do not believe we will be seeing an Atheist elected any time soon however due to the fact that the majority of Americans are Christians.Please note that ALL of the presidents to date have been such.
Lincoln could not have been an atheist.
{Many books have been written on the subject. When one reads Lincoln's presidential speeches, filled with his pleas to the American people to seek God's aid and guidance, and demonstrative of his own dependence on God's mercy, it is difficult to comprehend any scholar that would see Lincoln as anything but a man that sincerely depended on God. }

2006-08-09 01:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0 0

Abraham Lincoln was NOT an atheist.
When he was a child he spent his time reading the bible...He was well known for being a man of God and quote God alot
His quotes as a president, that I doubt an atheisist would say...
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Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God
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The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just - a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless.
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With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right
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In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Savior gave to the world was communicated through this book (Presentation of a Bible)
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The will of God prevails. In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be, wrong. God cannot be for and against the same thing at the same time. In the present civil war it is quite possible that God's purpose is something different from the purpose of either party - and yet the human instrumentalities, working just as they do, are of the best adaptation to effect His purpose._

I can go on and on.....

2006-08-09 02:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

In the Constitution it mandates no religious test shall be required for public office. So, yes, and atheist can.

However, atheists tend to have morals and ethics that prevent us from seeking out an office of public trust with campaigns based on lies, so we tell the truth. This isn't well received by the public, and so very few atheists actually get elected.

2006-08-09 01:30:41 · answer #7 · answered by Rev. Still Monkeys 6 · 0 0

Ultimately, God says he directs the rulers of the world, for good or bad, so that people will see his justness or his judgment - so, I would say that if we were in need of severe judgment that an atheist could easily find his way into our oval office; however, because of the foundation of this country and the fact that even though true Christians might be few and far between, I believe that God will still guide, even with don't understand the current reign, our leaders.

2006-08-09 01:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0 1

sure, an atheist can substitute into president. the genuine question however is can he carry adequate votes to get there. the reason some human beings vote on non secular ideals is with the help of the fact if that guy or woman is who they say they're, then that guy or woman balloting for them will comprehend how they are going to stand on particular themes.

2016-11-04 04:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Atheism is a personal matter , a sole concern of an individual, and reasonably, should affect ONLY that individual.
Atheism in its true sense , cannot be USED to deal with any aspect of material life.
So, the question of belief or non-belief does not arise at all , in the matter of holding any public office !

2006-08-09 01:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0 0

To the ignorant people who say George Bush is an atheist, you should really keep your opinions quiet, you're embarrassing yourselves. Really.

Hopefully the American people can remain intelligent enough not to swear in an atheist as president. That's all I can say.

2006-08-09 01:31:49 · answer #11 · answered by lilblondiebear 2 · 0 1

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