2007-02-13 07:39:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a Christian republican and before you say "figures" let me explain. As a Christian we should be more like the democrats... caring for the downtrodden, helping the poor, taking care of the earth, I just don't think the world works that way. Throwing government money at problems has never worked... so for practical reasons I'm more politically conservative by nature. One of my favorite Baptist pastor's was a liberal democrat though, so it's not universal and there are good Christians on both sides of the fence.
2007-02-13 07:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I would consider myself more of an independent voter than either a straight-ticket democrat or republican.
My religous - let's call them spiritual - feelings are that most everyone is deserving of a measure of sympathy and compassion; at least to the point that they prove themselves unworthy of same.
I know a lot of people who must think - at least politically and financially - that they are a lot further removed from living on the street in a box than they really are, and they somehow think that their political affiliation maintains their status quo.
As far as I'm concerned, NEITHER the republicans nor the democrats can claim any "moral high ground."
2007-02-13 16:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't play a direct role...but in some ways my non-religious affiliation does play a role. As an agnostic Jew....but very culturally Jewish....I will NEVER support any candidate who does not support Israel. Beyond being Jewish, that's just sound foreign policy. I'm sure that my non-belief is part of why I am pro-choice. I would never vote for any candidate, no matter what else he believed, who thought prayer in school was acceptable.
I think over all...if you prevent me with two equal candidates...I will be more attracted to one who is less vocal about his faith. I tend to distrust populists...and I see most religious posturing by politicians as populism. Even when it's sincere....I still distrust it.
I think given two equal candidates, who supported the same things, I would probably vote for a Jewish one before a Christian or Muslim. I won't support a candidate only because he's Jewish. I absolutely hated Lieberman. I would certainly vote for Obama before him.
2007-02-13 15:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly, I'd say I'm a democrat, but I do have a problem with the abortion issue. That's not entirely because I'm a christian, it's also because I'm adopted and know how many people wait for years to adopt, and so many women use abortion as birth control, because they just can't be bothered taking that pill. Society has gotten to the point that we don't expect anyone to have consequences for their own actions, its a generation of idiots. They have the morning after pill for rape, so that's a non-issue, most abortions have nothing to do with rape anyway, just plain ole being irresponsible. My stance on this isn't just a religious one, its a human one. Other than that particular issue, I usually vote democrat. Unfortunately, its very hard to find any politician that's in the least trustworthy. Hilary changes her mind on issues depending on what people are looking for at the time, which makes me believe the only thing she feels strongly about is the power of the presidency, not what's best for the people who might put her there. I really wanted a female president, but I'd rather it be one with more ethics, so there goes that idea.
2007-02-13 15:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
religion plays no part in my political affiliation....Christ plays the same part in it as all other aspects of my life, politics are in essence a choice just like any other choice you may make. Choices for a chritian are made with the help of prayer and holy spirit intuition....i choose political views that align themselves with this concept
2007-02-13 15:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Robert K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an Orthodox Jew I vote more for Conservative Democrats or Republicans, because I like conservative structure of the government and love to see a president who still realizes that though he may have the highest post in our government, but there is still God who he as a president is still accountable to.
2007-02-13 17:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by MaxNHL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None...and it shouldn't. I would never vote for a politician solely on their religious preferences...although I know many that do. Religion and politics should be kept as far apart as possible. Both are professions of deception, cons, and lies and mixing the two only exponentially increase the amount of BS spewing forth.
2007-02-13 15:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I vote, I want a candidate to have high moral standards and
a belief in God. It does not matter what party he or she is affiliated with.
2007-02-13 15:44:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my lack of religious beliefs lends itself to my lack of support for the political candidates who seem all too intent on making the U.S. a theocracy. Other than that, I am a moderate.
2007-02-13 15:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by manic.fruit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wrote in Jesus Christ for president on my last election.
Lets go back to a dictatorship with Jesus Christ as our King.
We should overthrow the government and start a new one that has freedoms our country was founded upon.
2007-02-13 15:44:49 · answer #10 · answered by sirromo4u 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋