"No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God."
-- George H. W. Bush (Bush Senior)
2007-02-06 04:51:48 · 23 answers · asked by Contemplative Monkey 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't believe in talking Bushes...
2007-02-06 04:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
This is, unfortuenetly, a common view of atheists from the eyes of ignorant religious zealots. However, atheist has nothing to do with patriotism, or any other "life beliefs." An atheist can have the same morals and ethics as the god fearing man, onl the atheist has other reasons for these morals and ethics.
2007-02-06 04:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by tsavo 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian and quite frankly I would be upset to hear anyone disconnected from our society by a comment like this. Yes, this is a nation under God but that does not mean that we condemn those who do not believe as we do. On the contrary, Christians are called to love our enemies and to pray for them.
2007-02-06 04:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would be unfair to Christians, for that would be handing the whole country to us. Why? A child can't be responsible enough to run a country. Unless their are adults around to help. Adults would have to step in at that point. Right now we are waiting in the wings enjoying our selves with the values we are producing.
2007-02-06 05:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to remind them that a hundred years or so in the past (of their large-grandparents era, i've got faith) that a 14-365 days previous male became into in all probability out attempting to discover the kin dinner and/or working in the fields. they might in all probability be getting married and beginning their very own kin via sixteen or 17. A 14-365 days previous lady may be looking after the homestead, helping strengthen youthful siblings, perchance milking the cows and churning the butter, and so on. and might maximum in all probability be married herself via sixteen or 17. So the place does this "you're in basic terms 14" come from? ok, so in on the instant's society, you're nonetheless technically based till you're 18. you're additionally extra appropriate knowledgeable than 14-365 days olds have been a hundred years in the past and could be extra appropriate waiting to be attentive to your very own innovations. And, sure, you may tell them which you're nonetheless studying yet that in the event that they attempt to rigidity you to have faith, it is going to turn you against regardless of they're preaching, they might desire to permit you in looking your very own direction. reward on your journey!
2016-10-01 12:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Bushes are idiots. So are any Evangelicals.
2007-02-06 05:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Harry R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was an atheist Id laugh pretty hard.
And make sure G.W.Bush senior does not get my vote ever again...and neither his entire generation
2007-02-06 04:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by Antares 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That WAS said circa 1986-7ish.
2007-02-06 04:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say that is a very un-American thing to say and that Daddy Bush has a lot to learn about what this country is all about.
2007-02-06 04:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Wisdom in Faith 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
This was said, wasn't it? It was a blitheringly stupid statement in a country where one is free to have any or no religion. I guess the father wasn't any genius either.
2007-02-06 04:55:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't care. Not all atheists are US citizens, you see.
2007-02-06 05:01:26 · answer #11 · answered by desipondy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋