Not trying to stir things up, but just curious about what people truly think.
2006-10-19 10:56:27 · 24 answers · asked by damdawg 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Without subscribing to any particular religion in this answer, I don't think that I would vote for anyone who doesn't believe in GOD, even if you'd prefer to call it conscience. The reason is that we all need a moral lighthouse and someone who doesn't believe doesn't really have that kind of support, and would be prone to failure.
2006-10-19 11:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Although This Nation Was Founded By Puritans
As One Nation Under God
(As It States In The Pledge Of Allegience)
The Presidential Oath Of Office
Does Not Make It Mandatory To Have Faith In God
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
faithfully execute the office of President of the United States,
and will to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States."
(By Design)
We Are Constantly Trying To Keep God Out Of Government
And Maintain A Seperation Of Church And State
(The Means To An End ?)
This Is A Good Question
2006-10-19 18:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Practially speaking, no way. There are way too many religious people and generally speaking Atheists can be a little extreme.
You can't have an extremely religious or non-religious person candidate-- never work. You need just enough faith to garner support from the majority of voters.
2006-10-19 18:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist, if I ran now, I wouldn't stand a chance. People would never look to see what policies I would impliment or what I would do for them, they would only be fixed on one thing, me not believing in God. Who knows what it will be like down the road, but I'm pretty sure the Christians will be running the show for a while.
2006-10-19 18:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by akinger49 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Eventually, but not now. Maybe in the future.
The large majority of people in this country are religious to one degree or another.
Even liberal Democrats for that matter.
I don't want a President dictating his religion to me, but I like it when Bush mentions God, thats a good thing.
Of course Clinton carried around a Bible all the time during Monicagate to look religious. Bush is unfairly critisized for being religious, but I don't think the lions share of people are bothered by it.
2006-10-19 18:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by TG Special 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It would be shame if he couldn't. But in all honesty, he would be taking away a good portion of the voting population. No matter what religion a person is (the voter), if they strongly believe in that particular religion, why would they want a President that did not believe in any type of God?
2006-10-19 18:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by tat2jug 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really don't know. I doubt that candidate would get Christian votes because they know the atheist would want anything with the word "God' on it out, as it is today anyway. 85% of Americans are Christian so I am not sure the candidate would stand a chance. I guess it depends on how many voting Christians their are as well.
2006-10-19 18:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by brat789456 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would vote for an athiest. After this administration has used religion and God as a crutch to further their own agenda, I think someone running solely on the issues would be arefreshing change. If they were the best candidate, I would also vote for a Pagan, Christian, Buddhist, Hindi, Taoist, Shamanistic, Pantheonic agnostic, etc., etc., etc. (If I missed your religion I apologize) I look for morality, not religiousness.
But could they be elected?...Possible, though not plausible.
2006-10-19 18:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, from the standereds set forth in the constitution yes. With Our country as religiously biased as it is, most likely not...how many made such a big deal of JFK being chosen and he was a Catholic? And thats still christian too! So, in reality I dont think he would be chosen by the masses. I would vote for him myself, as I think no religion would make him very unbaised in makeing new laws and such.
2006-10-19 18:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by essexsrose 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't think there is any "religious" requirements to be president... at least I have never read it as a requirement.
I don't think it would happen, however. It would be pretty hypocritical of them to be "sworn" in... ".... so help me God."
2006-10-19 18:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by j H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋