More specifically, they are expected to be Christian .
2006-12-29 10:45:03 · 18 answers · asked by Norskeyenta 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I consider it a definite plus if he is a christian, because I know he has studied some, and has morals, etc. Of course, if he does, he will be attatcked for that. But it is respectable, yes, in my opinion, and that of many I know.
2006-12-29 10:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by oceansnsunsets 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately. I don't think all americans feel that way, or that all americans are christian, either. People just have an easier time trusting a god-fearing man, I guess.
We've never had a Catholic president. And we've never had a Jewish president. Nor have we had an atheist or agnostic president. Just all varieties of Protestant.
It's dumb. Look up some statistics on atheists being the least trusted group in america. It's ridiculous.
2006-12-29 18:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth L J 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many Christians seem to be convinced that a man who talks about God all the time must be a godly man, when in fact there are plenty of corrupt men who use religion to manipulate the masses.
I personally would prefer to see either an atheist, agnostic, or a non-fundamentalist Christian who would SHUT UP about his private beliefs rather than pretending that God is in control of foreign politcy.
It should be obvious by now that a fundamentalist Christian like George Bush is absolutely the worst choice for President, as his views make it less likely for him to fear the adverse consequences of war or environmental problems. Someone who thinks there's a big Daddy in the Sky watching out for him is not nearly as careful about his decisions, which is how we've ended up with this nightmarish Iraqi War and a government that refuses to acknowledge global warming is a problem.
Not to mention that Bush and other fundamentalists also believe that God is about to call them up to Heaven and destroy the rest of us non-believers any day now. Why would someone care about taking care of the Earth or the national economy in the long run if they're convinced that the Day of Judgment will be here at any moment? You can't trust the nation -- not to mention the world -- to someone who feels no sense of responsibility towards the future.
2006-12-29 19:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think Americans expect their Presidents to be sensible rather than religious but of course, if you can have both why not?
Forget expectation. Lets go beyond that.
Peace and Love.
2006-12-29 18:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by mil's 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Americans seem to expect that. Others couldn-t care less. While Kennedy was a nominal Catholic, I don-t think he was a particularly religioiius man. I think what most americans want more than anything is that their president be a sincere person.
2006-12-29 18:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no requirement in the Constitution that the President has to be a Christian. However, most people vote according to their own beliefs - since the majority of Americans profess to be Christians, they typically vote for people who profess to be Christian.
2006-12-29 18:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not only that, but some still think that they will keep the promises that they make during their run for President. You would think after all these years people would learn.
2006-12-29 18:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is true ,A man who claimed to not believe in God would never get into the whitehouse as President
2006-12-29 18:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by Terry S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. An atheist has never been elected president. More to the point they want only a white protestant male to run the country.
2006-12-29 18:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by N/A 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes. I want a Christian President.
2006-12-29 18:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋