If the president was an atheist or agnostic, would it make a difference in his job performance?

Question

Jefferson was an agnostic and. Lincoln said, "I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it"

Answer 1

He would have much less support. So by default his approval rating would be much lower right off the bat.

Answer 2

That's a tough question to answer. It shouldn't make a difference, but it might. Even men in politics who claim to pray make bad decisions. Some people in politics claim no religious beliefs and they still stink at decision making.

Really since church and state are suppose to be separate, it is imperative to put your religious beliefs on hold, while looking at the facts at hand. This is not often done in politics, because there are so many hot button issues in the political arena being pushed by christian fundamentalist and not just christains, other religions push too.

In short, I guess praying before you bomb a country may help someone make the right decision.

Good Luck and Take Care

Answer 3

Does it matter about your banker, stock broker or mechanic? Just do your job and forget the bedrooms and closets.

Answer 4

Outside of getting a brain, nothing would change his performance.

Answer 5

Remember Clinton? But he's really not agnostic or atheistic, he's an autotheist. Without religious convictions, there are less likely to be moral convictions.

Answer 6

Yes, he wouldn't be allowed to be President.

Answer 7

Most likely. Look at Clinton. No moral ground.

Answer 8

This likely won't happen in your lifetime. Don't worry about it.

Answer 9

Yes - it would make a difference.
Bill Clinton - my hero was a Christian.

Answer 10

Yeah, he would not be president.