2007-02-14 01:58:41 · 21 answers · asked by irishumanist 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If he or she was the best person for the job, I would absolutely vote for them.
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2007-02-14 02:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would want someone who would do the job and do it well. Politicians haven't keep their promises anyway.Some have gained votes by claiming to be Christians when they should have their Country as first priority & not getting votes by lying. I did not mention any particular party.they all have been guilty of this (lies for votes)I'd rather they tell the truth, and do for America what America needs! Yes I'd vote for an atheist. At least he would be telling the truth. Who knows maybe he or she would be the best person for the job.
2007-02-14 10:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that because the government is separated from the church anyways, i think it would be better to vote for someone who was atheist. Not all presidential candidates are Christian, so it would be the same thing as voting for someone who was of any other religion. Don't vote or not vote for someone simply because of their religion, do it because you truly believe in what they are saying.
2007-02-14 10:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a toss up. I would probably have to say no. The reason we have such an awesome country (yes it is awesome... if you don't believe me just go to a third-world country) is because of Christ led forefathers. I do realize that not all of them were but most were. I do believe, however, that not an atheist, but an extreme Chirstian will take office in the somewhat near future and will try to pass a Sunday law. As a 7th Day Adventist that kind of scares me. But at the same time I do believe that prophecy says it will happen and it will be up to me to stay strong to my beliefs. Anyways I went a lot further with this than I had to. Peace.
2007-02-14 10:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by AJ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't believe that I would vote for an atheist for president. They may be qualified in many ways, but a committed Christian has something rooted in them that would help guide them in a direction that I would personally like to see. I could vote for a non Christian, I think, just not an atheist. This is a good question and I will be thinking about it after this submitted, I'm sure.
2007-02-14 10:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by cookie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The religious beliefs or lack thereof would be of no consequence to me as long as the person was loyal, honest and trustworthy. We've had enough smarmy "religious" presidents. I don't know of any Atheist presidential candidate who could have less morals than WJC.
2007-02-14 10:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they were the best qualified for the job, and was one of the very, very few tolerant athiests who would respect religious freedom, I would vote for them.
The problem is that so many athiests want to stomp out any expression of faith by any means, while at the same time wail on and on about the "intolerance" of people of faith. THey like to go around and find anything to be offended by. We have even had secularists infiltrate our church services and start disrupting things by screaming about the "separation of church and state".
Imagine that! Going to church and being offended when someone talks about God, or faith! We may have to have bouncers rather than ushers.
2007-02-14 10:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it would depend on the person and the person's character. Many atheists seem to have no real moral values, but then that can be said of nearly any group. So, as with any candidate, the answer would have to be that I would have to judge the person based on past experience and their perceived character.
2007-02-14 10:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by rbarc 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If he/she respected the views of all religions and if I was sure they wouldn't try to legislate religion. I believe the same way of Christian candidates as well.
2007-02-14 10:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by It's Me 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I choose to vote for no human candidate. Why can it be expected that they can lead others when they cannot lead themselves?
Jeremiah 10:23 "O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps." (KJV)
2007-02-14 10:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by Abdijah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the same that I "work" with those who have different beliefs than mine, as long as the person is capable. Government should be business only not a religious institute.
2007-02-14 10:02:30 · answer #11 · answered by edubya 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋