Atheist President?

Question

How do you think the Country would react if the President of the United States made a public announcement that he decided that he was Atheist instead of Christian?

Answer 1

I wouldn't care as long as he was a good & moral president unlike the so-called christian that presently occupies the White House.

Answer 2

I was hoping someone would ask this question, and I got to answer it 3 times today! This is why I say we shouldn't go out of our way provoke Christians. There is a lot of animosity toward Christians on Yahoo Answers. I don't see the same animosity toward Wiccans for instance, who believe in magic spells and other such hogwash. Everyone has seen atheists say things like "Christians are like cockroaches and termites. You have to keep stepping on them.", and people like the "HAPPY ATHEIST" who's probably going to wind up in jail someday for blowing up a church.

What we say can and does matter because it all adds up in the long run, whether you want to believe it or not. Honestly, if you belonged to a religion, and you remember where an atheist said people of your religion were like cockroaches (or callied "Christo-Facists"), would you vote for an atheist???

Someone suggested Bill Gates might stand a chance as a Presedential candidate in a similar question and I agree, although he hasn't had any political expirence which would be his biggest shortfall. We have to start putting our best foot forward if something like that would ever be possible.

Answer 3

I can't speak for others but I wouldn't care. He can be a Druid for all i care. Just like any other President as long as he doesn't try and force his religious beliefs or lack of them down my throat I am fine with it. I am more irked by some smirking twitt that claims to be a born again Christian and then doesn't act like it.

Our third President wasn't exactly an athiest but he was probably as close as we have come. Yet, he is considered one of the greatest. Being #3 that means there have been 40 since him. Is the nation better or worse? If you don't know who he is look at the head of the nickle.

Answer 4

His ratings would go down even lower. Which I didn't think was possible.
A good amount of the few people who support him are strong Christians, and really like that he stands up for his beliefs.

Answer 5

For myself it wouldn't matter, those with religion really hasn't been so religious in the way they voted on bills anyway, so it doesn't matter to me.....Christians also voted for legalizing abortions, gay marriage and unions, cutting out funding for our disabled and elderly....So, why not - it may be a refreshing change.....

Answer 6

Well,The Christo-Fascists that try to control every facet of our life in this country would go batshiat nuts.Myself,I think it would be freakin' great!A sane person in office.....that would be cool.

Answer 7

im pretty sure something badd would happen,lol since i think someone told me he said that the president thinks atheist shouldnt be considered citizens since this country is under god,but religion shouldnt EVER be mixed with politics [hey that rhymed,lol] its just like science and religion shouldnt mix

Answer 8

most people would be shocked and disappointed I wouldn't mind though I'm not big on religion you got to pay attention on what hes doing for the country and not about his religious beliefs

Answer 9

I think that would present a serious problem for the country.

Answer 10

It would make no difference. Nobody's business what a persons religion - or lack of it - is.