2006-09-22 10:43:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No I vote for the politically best qualified candidate. Religion or lack thereof is not a consideration.
2006-09-22 10:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I vote for the best candidate and their religious affiliation is irrelevant to my decision making process unless that person is guided by their beliefs to a point of being extremist; or they have an agenda to force their will on to us (like our current administration is doing).
I did not vote in the last election because there wasn't a good choice among the candidates. I am against Bush, but I also wanted to see Clinton impeached.
2006-09-22 10:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as an atheist I honor truth and justice. Since the vast majority of Republicans are right wing religionists I cannot in good conscience vote for them. Democrats are a little better and are sometimes the lesser of 2 evils so they get my vote.
2006-09-22 11:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pattern of voting is based on the rationality of the candidate and the people around them. If that spawns for atheism, so be it. If it spawns simply from a desire for a government that is pragmatic, that's enough, too.
2006-09-22 10:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically no. I try to see past party lines and vote for the candidate.
However, I refuse to vote for ANYONE who's religion affects their politics. Against Gay marriage or stem cell research cuz God is? then Im against you. If you can give a more compelling reason than God, you may earn my vote.
2006-09-22 10:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that I could pick a representative that represents my atheism. I think, though, that if I could pick a rep who's record reflected a healthy separation of church and state I would do it. I feel threatened by religious influence ESPECIALLY at my local level.
2006-09-22 10:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean would I vote or not vote for someone based on religion?
No.
I vote based on what they say they will do.
2006-09-22 10:46:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i vote how i beleive. i vote how i think.
i tend to voe for progressives not conservatives. progressives tend to look forwards into the future while conservatives tend to look at the past. medieval times to be specific.
2006-09-22 10:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by johnny_zondo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not vote for any openly religious person
2006-09-22 10:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-22 10:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋