If he/she made the belief public? We're talking about a typical atheist: bright, educated, pragmatic, but doesn't believe in God
2006-12-17 19:06:20 · 19 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I should have said "Would an atheist ever be ELECTED president?"
2006-12-17 19:10:49 · update #1
In the current time frame and the bias that I see here on Y!A, then I am going to have to say no. I see so many christians asking questions that relate morality to religion. Until they realize that religion is not a prerequisite for morality, no Atheist could campaign a successful presidential bid.
2006-12-17 19:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
an open atheist?
not likely. Even if its possible why would the person even risk it?
Politicians try to avoid situations where they can lose votes. I am sure that he would rather dodge the question or say he is Agnostic then say he is an Atheist.
2006-12-18 03:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. All governments use religion as 'Prozac' for the people. Presidents are always religious and when they leave office the only time they go to church is when the cameras will be there.
2006-12-18 03:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by The professor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that very much. The U.S. is notorious for the number of religious fundamentalists who have both powerful political positions and a voter pools that can be steered by those in power as they see fit.
2006-12-18 03:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Rabble Rouser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could, but with so many religious people who do believe in God, I doubt they will ever win an election.
2006-12-18 03:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes sure. It would be great because he would make unbias decisions. He should be more rationalized. I believe in God but god doesnt have do to anything with religions. Religions were created by men.
2006-12-18 03:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this point, it has not yet been politically expedient, though I can not speak with explicit knowledge of the period between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
2006-12-18 03:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lincoln was an atheist, so I would say yes. However, a recent University of Minnesota poll says, "not right now". Maybe again in 50 years.
2006-12-18 03:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Could an atheist become US president? not looking likely as of now.
Should an atheist become US president? yes.
2006-12-20 00:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by rb_1989226 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. I think the U.S. has had atheist presidents but it ain't politically correct to say so. Do you think Bill Clinton believes in God?
2006-12-18 03:12:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋