If a person who was running for pres.would you consider his religious affiliation?

Question

Would it matter what faith he or she is because of their beliefs? As in Catholics, Presbyterian, Methodist , etc.

I'm not talking about devil worship or atheist. But someone who worships our Lord and Savior.

Answer 1

Yes and no.
I'd say I would consider his/her integrity, which I would hope is informed by religious beliefs.
There are some people who go to church every week but are still dishonest, selfish people.
There are some very good people who never set foot in a church but would still do a great job.
So I'd evaluate by the kinds of things that religion teachers, but not necessarily that person's specific religion.

Answer 2

My primary concern would be where the candidate stands on issues I consider of vital importance to our country. That would involve religion only to the extent that I'd want to know whether the candidate truly believes in the cherished American tradition of religious freedom and whether he or she would preserve that freedom for ALL citizens.

I do not believe a Methodist is incapable of looking out for the interests of his Catholic, Muslim, and atheist constituents any more than I believe that a woman cannot adequately protect the interests of their male constituents. But a person who doesn't believe in equal rights is another matter. Such a person would never get my vote, regardless of his or her faith.

Answer 3

Most definately darlin! Everything counts. I dont care if she or he is a Catholic or Methodist but it does matter that they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. If they are going to lead the country I live in they must have morals and values that are similar to my beliefs or that show good faith.. Everything should count including school, affiliations, family problems because if a person cannot fix their own personal family dilemas, then how are they going to lead a country.. Prime example George Bush!!!

Answer 4

Of course! I would need to know where his/her moral decisions come from for the sake of my childrens future. How can I trust an answer from someone who has no values or swings in the wind like many candidates we are seeing today? Why would I want someone that tears moral fibre down. Now in general thinking and not specific thinking, Morals come from many areas, and the ones I see today that are not based on religion that I believe in have taken the country down the slippery slope towards oblivion. You know whatever is ok huh? Pretty sad. So, I think everyone needs to take a look at the people running, and see where the values come from.

Answer 5

I think that people have allowed the candidates' religious affiliations to overshadow their abilities. Anyone saying "I believe in God" will get the vote over an intelligent, caring, patriotic non-religious candidate. Sad, really.

Answer 6

I would consider his/her religious affiliation, but not necessarily the denomination as you have stated. Catholics, Presbyterians, Methodists, etc are all Christians and not "religions".

Answer 7

No.
It shouldn't matter what they believe as long as they can separate that aspect of their life from their service to this country and do what is best for all of the people living here.

A president could worship a burnt piece of toast for all I care, as long as they are still intelligent and compassionate enough to carry out their job in a way that benefits all of us.

Answer 8

I couldn't care less about their religion if they're otherwise qualified. However, after 6 years of GWB, I'm starting to question the wisdom of holding too tightly to that ideology.

Answer 9

His religious affiliation, no. His policies, yes.
(I remember a few people thought JFK would be taking orders directly from Pope John XXIII. Ha!)

Answer 10

I wouldn't really care what religion or beliefs the president has. What I believe is most important is in the direction he takes our country in. Aslong as it doesnt have a bad effect against our country....there's no problem.