hypothetical question for christians?

Question

would you vote for an atheist for president if you knew they where the best person for the job politically, or would you only vote for a christian candidate, even if they where wrong for the job?

Answer 1

If he is over 35 years old and a native born American. If he had ideas that would correct problems that had come up in these last few years. He would get my vote... Jim

Answer 2

I would indeed vote for the best person for the job. But I would question whether an atheist would be the best person only because the majority of Americans are believers. Isn't the President supposed to be a representative of us all?

But the second part of your question is no, I would not vote for a Christian if they were wrong for the job.

Answer 3

That's a hard question, because typically an atheist would not have the same morals, ethics, values as I have. Typically, an atheist would believe in evolution. Most, but not all, believe in abortion. An atheist would not be guided by the Lord Jesus in their dealings around the world and within this country. So, I guess, probably not (being very honest here). But if the alternative were worse, I would probably either abstain from voting or write in Mickey Mouse. Hey - he's over 35 and an American and as far as I know has never had a felony - I don't see anywhere in the Constitution that a cartoon character can't run for President. He couldn't do worse that most of the clowns we have representing us right now.

Answer 4

Ummm
ok now I do not vote for people just because they are Christian, EVER. In fact I almost prefer an Atheist because he won't be doing a speech and throw God into his speech and behaving like a fanatic. I do not like how Bush is a good Christian but simply is not a good president. I have heard people say "oh well he is Christian" well thats nice, I didn't ask him to be a good Christian I asked him to be a good president. It's like syaing "Oh I think I want that guy who mows my lawn to fix the lights because he's nicer than my electritian." It just does not work. Of course I don't know how many other Christians feel...I am a bit different than most Christians...

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Answer 5

I am a Christian and I would definitely vote for the atheist if he were the better more qualified person for the job. Politics shouldn't be affected by religion.

Answer 6

I would vote for whoever would do the best job. To do otherwise would be to betray the people in my country and around the world who are affected by my country's actions - I have a responsibility to them as much as to myself.

The truth is, you can never tell if a person is a Christian or not, or any other religion or secular philosophy. And especially in politics, religion is just too powerful a tool to believe what people say about it. Talk is cheap, and politicians have plenty of it. Look at their actions - if they are Christ-like, I could care less if they pranced around in speedos worshipping their bathroom mirror on their own time.

~ LibChristian

Answer 7

I would vote for the best man for the job. It does not stop the power of God in political matters if an atheist is top dog.

Answer 8

My key is whether they stand on abortion - human lives far outweigh political positions - however, I certainly understand that there are Atheist candiddates that could do a better job than a Christian in some cases - but the concern would be what guides them? What are their principles? How they respond to certain situations? With the Christian I know....

Answer 9

It depends which candidate could communicate and work both with atheists and other secular people *equally* as religious believers. The President is sworn to uphold the Constitution which serves to protect all interests equally; so it would violate Constitutional standards to favor any one group over another.

If the Christian could better moderate to include, to represent, and to defend the common interests and views of the public, that person might make the better leader; otherwise, if the atheist was more successful at remaining objective while defending common values where all sides agreed, and encouraging consensus and cooperation, that might make better leadership.

However, I see the office as President as more of a public figurehead for the media and foreign policy. I believe the real work to create a consensus on domestic policies that reflect and protect the public interest will come more from the Vice President who serves as President of the Senate. With two representatives from each state, it is conceivable to work through the Senate to address and resolve conflicts in policies, issue by issue, to create sound domestic reform independent of bipartisan politics.

I am more concerned that this office be used to craft policies and solutions, based on mediation and consensus, that Constitutionally protect all interests equally instead of abusing majority rule to impose on the dissenting parties. The President is usually too busy making "external" decisions and appearances to invest the time it would take to forge a consensus on all issues in conflict; since the Vice President is not taxed with as many duties of public appearances and foreign negotiations, this position would afford more time to work on "internal" decisions.

I don't believe the current model of politics solves problems, but makes them worse by competing for power instead of cooperating on joint solutions. So I would focus on mediation and consensus-building, and would turn to the Senate and Vice President instead.

Answer 10

I would NEVER vote for an atheist because alot of political issues involve religious beliefs (such as abortion, gay marriages, etc.) I would also not vote for a christain who is not qualified for the job. A person can "say" they are Christain but that does not mean they are good people, or that they are qualified for that job.

Answer 11

If I voted, I would vote based on who would best fit the job... Scripturally, I would say this is akin to "rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's"...You can't expect to force the world into your way of thinking, even if it is the truthful way. As a Christian, you are told throughout Scripture that you are not residents of this planet any longer, as you have a heavenly home that awaits you. We are to abide by earthly rulers and governments so long as it does not ask us to go against God. Then we have a problem.