Do a majority of Christians believe that only Christians should hold US public offices?

Question

Looking at the disaproval of many over the potential election of a Muslim to Congress, do Christians overwhelmingly feel only other Christians should be elected to office?

Would a Christian ever vote for a Muslim or Atheist or Jew if that person held the same views as the Christian?

Answer 1

Several states (9, I believe) do not allow atheists to hold public office. (Although this would be thrown out the moment it ever became an issue) These are of course, Bible Belt states... one of which I reside in...

Answer 2

If they really held the same views as a Christian, then wouldn't they be Christian? Obviously, there's going to be a difference in views. Although, a vote should have less to do with personal religious beliefs... and more to do with their competency to run the government.
I'd say, a majority of politicians, in general don't like change. The question you're asking is like asking "Would a Republican ever vote a Democrat in?" If they won't even do it that way, then I doubt they'd vote anyone of another religion in. I seriously doubt most, would overwhelmingly elect someone else of another religion. Even though we say in this country that there is a separation of Church and State, I don't believe there is.

Answer 3

Abolutely not. At least not based on religion. I vote for who I think will do the best job. That's why even though I am liberal I will vote for people of any party if I think they will do an excellent job. I don't care what religion they are.

Oh, and I am a Christian. I don't like Christians to bring their agenda into the office with them. Some of the tenets of Christianity do not belong in a government that is supposed to represent all people, no matter their beliefs. Besides, I don't want the government messing with my faith either.

Answer 4

There is no potential for a Muslim to be in congress, no offense but ...no. And I believe it is best if there is a person that takes a place to lead a nation to seek God for guidance.

As a christian yes I would vote for a Jew and they wouldn't be an atheist if they had the same views now would they and unless that Muslim believed in a God who is good and doesn't want every one in the world dead unless they convert yes I would vote if the moral values stood for something good.... I think...

Answer 5

I want my Church and Government separated. I vote for the person that I agree with about most of the issues. I do vote Pro-Life.

I would vote for an Atheist or Jew or Muslim if I thought they were the best person for the job.

I would not want to live in a Religious theocracy, even if it was a Catholic one!

Peace!

Answer 6

Myself Being a Christian, I have the right to vote and hold office or what ever I want, I am a citizen...

America represents the Majority and what it wants... and at the same time respects the Minority...

If 9 voters choose red, but only one chooses blue.... should we be forced to deal with blue? NO the deccission rules in favor of the majority in favor of red NOT blue

I can't hypothetically say who I would vote for, but I would vote for a man with moral decency who is conservative, and knows when to to the right thing... not necessarily the popular thing... someone who is proud to be an American- not ashamed, and not a puppet for the European Union or the U.N.....

God bless you and yours.

Answer 7

Obviously, they would vote for a Jew. I don't see the fundamentalist voting for anyone who is not a conservative Christian. I must admit, and I know that I am wrong, I would probably only vote for a Muslim if they are American born and bred. As in Mohamed Ali, Muslim.

Answer 8

Like any group, in general, Christians would prefer that other Christians hold office. But I also feel that most Christians would also state that they would rather have a qualified representative with integrity than a well intentioned, ignorant, inexperienced Christian. It's easy to look at the argument from the standpoint of a medical surgeon - do you want the best surgeon for your condition or do you want one who you relate to better? Most Christians, like any other group, would take a Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, New-ager, or what-have-you with experience before they took a well meaning believer who's whittled a few times with his pocket knife..

Answer 9

I've seen that tendency. But also be aware that roughly 85% of people in the US self-identify as following some branch of Christianity.

Fortunately, we have Article VI of the Constitution. At least in theory:
"no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."

Answer 10

Christians should not involve themselves in politics of any kind. They are to remain neutral and be "no part of the world." John 15:19. We are not to put our trust in human rulers--Psalm 146:3
Human governments are soon to be gone forever and God's Government will be the only government ruling over the earth--Daniel 2:44. This is the only government we can look to for solving mankind's problems. Man was not meant to rule over man and no good can come of it-- Ecclesiastes 8:9

Answer 11

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