I was born in New York and am stilling living here. I just got done with college and would like to pursue a career in politics, as that is where my passion is. My goal is to be the Governor one day.
I am an honest person and was thinking about just coming clean at the start so they know who I am. I don’t have anything against religion, just how people use it.
Do you think I have a chance?
2007-01-19 04:54:58 · 15 answers · asked by Elwood Blues 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only on the coasts. Middle America would think you were the devil.
2007-01-19 05:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
In the current political climate, as it is fused so tightly with religion, I'd say "no". At the same time, you stand a much better chance of success in a state like New York than say, Alabama or Texas.
2007-01-19 05:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today it will be hard. As times move along, the political environment may shift in your direction.
You'll need to justify your own ethical standards clearly and concisely, and point out how theism has not guaranteed morality.
New Yorkers are more likely to elect you than most other states, but don't make atheism a key component of your public persona.
Remember Jesse Ventura made it to the Governor's seat in Minnesota.
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2007-01-19 05:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should enable human beings get to appeal to close u as someone previously u tell. faith does stand in the way in politics even with the reality that it shouldnt. yet u ought to keep in mind that its specially older those who're the turnout voters and they are those who're non secular non secular human beings and picture that anybody else should be. I actually have an astounding courting with God and from my stand as a voter i'd vote for you through who you're literally not what u have self assurance besides the undeniable fact that it would want to be puzzling for me and many different christians to hearken to ur next words after holding " im John Doe and that i'm an atheist .." so enable them get to appeal to close your platform previously u tell them own issues.
2016-11-25 20:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by hergenroeder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this secular immoral society plunging toward a bottomless pit of immorality done so through all the violence, sexual promiscuitymand all that, oh yea, I think you have a good chance, just fits right on in with the rest of this declining society.
2007-01-19 05:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That governor that was in the movie Predator said "Religion is for the weak." So it is possible. You should go for it but be careful.
2007-01-19 05:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Derek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Do you think I have a chance?"
Thankfully, you live in New York. Were it anywhere else, except maybe California, I'd have to say, "no."
2007-01-19 05:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont stand a chance.
Lie until you reach office (you wouldnt be doing anything any other politician hasnt already done...), THEN hit them with the truth...
2007-01-19 05:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I would vote for you... but religious people can be very mistrustful of someone who doesn't share their beliefs, so I am not sure how far you'll get.
2007-01-19 05:00:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would give you a big thumbs up! I would also work on your campaign, but I live in Texas. :(
2007-01-19 04:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋