2006-12-18 08:09:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Since I do not judge someone on their religion, that is a no brainer...Yes
2006-12-18 08:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
YES.
According to the Constitution, we all should.
Seperation of Church and State was important enough at the time this country was founded to be part of the document our country was founded on. Unfortunately religion rules the lawmaking process, court process, and in many other aspects of our society. It is a shame. I am not anti-religion, I just wish religious people practiced the religion and would stop trying to inforce beliefs on the whole country/world.
It is unconstitutional.
***UPDATE***
Being an athiest doesn't mean you think it is okay to lie, or that you have no morals. That is a stereotype made up by Conservitive Christians. Being an athiest simply means they think the stories passed down in certian religions are false. That they didn't really happen. That there is nothing after death. That is it. It doesn't make them any less a great person with good morals than you.
2006-12-18 08:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely, that would be a huge bonus!!
I'm a Left wing Atheist, and every Left wing candidate I have voted for in Australia has been a pretty strong Christian (not many Atheists in our political circles).
I don't mind if the Left wing candidate is Muslim, Mormon, Catholic, Christian etc... as long as he/she is putting forward socialist policies then that's all I need to vote for them.
2006-12-19 11:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by Aussie Chick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent Question. I would have to search the scriptures and pray for an answer.
Seriously though, I would have no qualms about voting for an atheist if he adhered to the non-violence code and love for the poor and dispossessed espoused by Christ.
I've also heard that atheists have the lowest divorce rate among all religious classifications. Admittedly, that surprised me.
2006-12-18 08:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Would you not let an Atheist work on your automobile that was well qualified? Does your banker believe or they an Atheist? Would you refuse profit from your investments because they were an Atheist? Try judging all by the same rule.
2006-12-18 08:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by edubya 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i think of maximum Presidents relatively did smoke a minimum of Cigars during or after their time in workplace from all of the stress or to extend their approval scores. I additionally think of Bush might desire to come back to the 40's in his approval scores if he lighted up some situations in front of the cameras. btw - smoking is between the behaviors it is quickly against my ideological ideals, despite if the new child-kisser held to something of them. something diverse than what he's doing now.
2016-12-15 03:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by tollefson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , they are no different from those with religions , that and they wouldn't try to mix religion in politics . They would have to show though , what they actually plan to do , it doesn't matter if they have my same stances if they plan to do nothing .
2006-12-18 08:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by kame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. as long as he doesn't make his atheism a political issue. i believe in separation if church and state, religion should not be a part of a politician's platform. as long as no one goes to extremes, i mean I'm fine with "in god we trust" being on money, and the 10 commandments engraved on the supreme court. what does everyone care about that stuff so much? god was just a basic tenet of our founding fathers, and even we don't believe, those things should remain out of respect for them and the great nation they founded. wow. got a little off-tangent there. sorry.
2006-12-18 08:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-18 08:15:41 · answer #9 · answered by Niecy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't hesitate for a second. Organized religion only causes problems in America when mixed with politics. I wish an atheist was elected. Stop the religious bullcrap.
2006-12-18 08:19:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No. Even if at the point in time that I voted for him he held all the same views as me on every issue, there is no telling what new issues may come up. Because there are so many unknowns to the future, I would rather a person who agrees with my worldview be in office rather than someone who just happens to have similar goals in the present political arena.
2006-12-18 08:14:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋