How many of you would elect a president if you agreed with everything he stood for on the issues, and seemed like a good, honest person, except that he/she was an atheist. Is that a deal-breaker for you ?
Why or why not ?
2006-12-28 08:01:25 · 41 answers · asked by duffman071 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
errr I meant would you ever "vote" for a president, not elect. I think you know what i mean.
2006-12-28 08:02:11 · update #1
I think it would be better if we didn't even know. Religiosity should not be a political issue. And, belief in God and in a particular religion are SO easy to fake. Recall how Clinton carried his bible every week into church as he clutched Hillary's hand. Did that mean he was a better husband or a better president? No, it meant nothing.
2006-12-28 08:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Snowshoe 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. If his ideology is close to mine, in a heartbeat. I'm a conservative from Mass and Mitt Romney is a Mormon, which is something I personally don't believe. I voted for him, and will do so again when(that's right I said when) he gets the nomination in 08. Perhaps not as big a difference as Atheist vs. anyone of any faith, but the point is the same. One's personal beliefs say something about a person of course, but they don't mean squat to me in the political arena.
Lower my taxes, secure my borders, shrink gov't and quickly, and adopt a more non interventionist approach in foreign matters. And for the love of (insert your God, no-God or otherwise here.), end our trade deficits and boobish international traties before we choke ourselves.
I wouldn't care if you bowed to a rock shaped like Elvis.
2006-12-28 08:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. One does not need "Faith in God" in order to "do the right thing". So many wrong things have been done by people with "faith in god" to assure me that "faith in god" is no guarantee of good behavior or even following religious principles.
Also, the Constitution specifically prohibits any religious tests for any federal office, and anyone who was taught different was taught wrong.
The only thing the president has to swear to do is to uphold the Constitution of the United States.
2006-12-28 08:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-28 13:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most atheist that I know have way more morals than anyone than beats their chest pulicly stating "I am a Christian". Being a Christian has nothing to do with how many people that you can convince that you are a Christian. So, yes I would vote for an atheist.
2006-12-28 08:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I for sure would. In a time of war or another depression...I'm not going to worry if or where my president goes to church ,but if he or she is smart enough to solve the problems. Lots of presidents have not been overtly religious...ie Thomas Jefferson.
2006-12-28 08:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Blake S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe I would. I get the feeling such a person would go along with suppression of religious freedoms based on their own personal views. I'd have to get answers to a lot of questions before making that call.
2006-12-28 08:07:06 · answer #7 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not vote on her or him because s/he was an atheist. But, if all other pieces fit for what I would want in a president, then I don't care what their faith or lack of is.
2006-12-28 08:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Lo Lo Mai 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I leave one's religiousity out of my choices for elected office. I look at one's integrity and record of ethical conduct first. My experience has shown me that many of those who proclaim their religious beliefs ahead of their ethical stances are often using professed faith to cynically avoid discussion of the flaws in their ethical record.
2006-12-28 08:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by colefinch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the Constitution prohibits an atheist from running for President, at least that is what i was taught as a kid. Anyway, no person can get elected President without being affiliated with a church.
2006-12-28 08:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋