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2006-12-02 06:54:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Do you vote on party affiliation or character?
2006-12-02 06:56:17 · update #1
Yes,SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. As long as he does not try to put his ideological beliefs on me, i have no problems with it.
2006-12-02 06:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by smartass 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am a Christian.
I vote for a person based on their stances on the issues of the day, and the quality of their character. Religious belief and party do not matter to me.
However, people need to understand that there is no such thing as a "seperation of Church and State."
The first ammendment, which is what people often quote, says, "
"Congress shall MAKE NO LAW respecting (regarding) the establishment of a religion, or the free practice thereof..."
I added the word in parentheses just to make it easier to understand. The first ammendment only says that no laws can be made regarding religion that would restrict freedom OF religion. Its intent is to protect religion from the state, not to make the state totally secular. A later ammendment states that there can be NO lithmus test of a person's religion when he/she runs for public office. Again, this is perfectly in line with the First Ammendment.
In addition, the first ammendment does NOT say that a given candidate may not have their own religious beliefs and allow those beliefs to guide him/her. This applies to ALL religions, and not just to the Church.
Vote based on the issues and the content of someone's character. Do not vote based on party, religion, or anything else.
2006-12-02 15:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Firestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would.
But there is a long way to go even before that happens. In the free country there is still many firsts to come.
We had like the Woman First House Leader just few days back. Minorities and Aethists well theres a long way to go.
Till now the primary qualification of the president has been White Chirsitian Male atleast thats what the statistics say and the rest of word interprets.
2006-12-02 15:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Amrendra 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the laws of every Western nation, religion must not play a part in the government of a country, it must be secular. The fact that you have asked this question shows that this is simply not the case, and that Christianity is at the root of politics still, and its influence is deep.
Personally, I would select an atheist or even an Islamic leader, if that person had good policies, which would benefit my country in the long term.
2006-12-02 14:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by SteveUK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I vote on character and positions but what's the use to vote for a person with a beautiful program if I think he's too much of a screw up to make it work?
2006-12-02 15:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why wouldn't I? A person's personal beliefs should have no bearing on whether or not they can do a job. Actually, I think it would be beneficial to have a Muslim elected as president. If we could get a president other than a Christian, white male, I think it would do wonders for our world legitimacy.
I vote on character. Voting blindly on party is stupid because there are a lot of corrupted candidates on both sides.
2006-12-02 14:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by robtheman 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Both.
I vote Republican but that person must uphold the platform or at least those parts of the platform I believe in.
Cutting taxes, strong kick azz defense, kill terrorists, that kind of thing.
I am an atheist myself but I would never consider that a factor unless he or she is like a lot of atheists are a Christian-basher.
I may not believe in heaven and hell but I certainly see the good things Christianity has done for mankind.
I also appreciate how organized religion helps people lead a moral life and deal with death easier.
2006-12-02 14:58:48 · answer #7 · answered by John16 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
sure would, because laws based on theocratic beliefs become unjust and lack the basic concepts of freedom that our country was created on. Just ask anyone in Iran. That is what you get when religion mixes with politics!
I am an issue voter, or a moderate.
I am labelled as a liberal, because i don't believe Bush's action should be tolerated, so i am effected by his supporters' "you are either with us ir aganist us" nationalistic ideologies!
So lately i have been grouping with liberals, while the right-wing fanatics self destruct!
2006-12-02 15:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by qncyguy21 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and No. Yes, I would vote for the person you described and No, I do not vote party ticket. I vote for the best qualified and least crooked.
2006-12-02 14:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by me_worry? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How would you know whether or not that the person were an atheist?
I tend to vote based on character and qualifications.
2006-12-02 14:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-02 14:59:11 · answer #11 · answered by rahimj_27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋