would you support such a law?
2006-10-24 17:44:05 · 22 answers · asked by trouthunter 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
7 states currently have laws that make it illegal for an atheist to run for public office.
2006-10-24 17:48:46 · update #1
Absolutely not! Which states currently have those laws?
2006-10-24 17:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by buttercup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I would not support such a law. Religion is man made. There is virtually nothing that says that you must belong to a specific religion. The bible only says that you must belief and even that is a choice. It does not say that you will die and go some place that you might not like if you don't belief.
Life, as God would truly would have it be, only works when you have choice. To make it illegal to be one way or another is a dictatorship. We all no what happens with dictators.
2006-10-24 17:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by BT 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It should be against the law to have such laws in a free country. Why can't religious people understand that politicians are not sincere about anything they say. Everything they say is designed to get votes. Why use religion as a basis for electing someone if they are lying about their sincerity? So many say they are "saved" and never go to church or really believe.
2006-10-24 17:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No... I am a Constitutionist in this world... I am of The True Christian Faith as well.... I will vote for an honest Atheist over a "religious" despot any day... any of The Faith should stand against A theocratic government.... just look to islam to see how that works... or go back to what the islamies always throw back at the "christians" about the crusades... even though the crusades had nothing to do with The Truth of The Christian Faith... they are an example of what happens when man tries to use God in mans interest rather leting themselves be used in God's interest...
2006-10-24 17:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well some obviously would since there are a few states that currently have such laws.
2006-10-24 17:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not. And the six states you mention have no laws against atheists running for public office. There is some legacy wording in the constitutions of six states, but they are not enforceable laws.
2006-10-24 18:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by jaywalk57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a christian and I wouldnt' support it. I know lots of atheist who are great people with very high morals and values and I also know Christians who make me sometimes wonder about their faith. The only difference between Chrisitans and Atheists is that I believe that Christ came and died for my sins and I'll be with Him forever in eternity
I'm no better then anyone and I dont look at people and judge them because of their beliefs or should I say lack of. A true Christian isnt called to judge. We're to love EVERYONE!!
2006-10-24 17:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No I want the best person who upholds the laws of democracy to hold office and although I am NOT an atheist, the office holder certainly could be one as long as he or she does not try to ram their beluef down my throat
2006-10-24 17:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by devora k 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no such law should ever be passed.
NOW, if this athiest was active publically in extracurricular activities that you dont support, you have every right in the world not to vote for him. ie. KKK Grand Wizard on weekends- - - as you know we do vote on character and what kind of person he or she is. Its your vote, no one elses.
2006-10-24 17:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by planetkram12 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't support such a law. Which states? Damnit, now I gotta look it up...
2006-10-25 04:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by riverstorm13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋