Are there any agnositic or atheist conservatives?

Question

Just wondering. If so, how do you tolerate the rightousness of your peers?

Answer 1

Yes, I consider myself an atheist and conservative. There are quite a few of use, often most are some type of libertarian I've also heard it sometimes called being a South Park Conservative.

First of all, not all conservatives are "righteous" or bible thumpers. This is a stereotype which always makes me wonder why people that consider themselves liberal, tolerant and never ever judge anyone constantly make this mistake.

But yes there certainly are some on the religious right that are this way. I think of them as an annoying little sibling. You love them, but you just don't want to hang out with them. To me they tend to be correct more often then naught but their reasoning is wrong or non existent. But in the end does it matter? A vote for the best policy or politician is no less a vote just because their assumptions are wrong. I believe morality is important because it evolved as a way to keep societies cohesive and functioning, they believe we should be moral because God decreed it. Does it really whose right if we both agree its important?

I've personally found those on the right to be far and away more tolerant of people with different political beliefs then people on the left. So if there is a group of people you are going to occasionally disagree with from time to time you're better off with the right then the left.

Answer 2

I'm Agnostic and very Conservative. I understand that everyone is different and hold different beliefs. The only people I have problems with are the ones that feel I'm a heathen because I haven't given my life to Jesus Christ and feel they need to convert me.

Even though I'm Agnostic I live my life by a well developed moral structure. I don't believe in murdering babies. I do believe in the traditional family structure is best for children. I do believe in working hard and providing for my family, even though my wife and kids no longer live in my house. I am not worried if I am to be judged eventually because I lead a good life.

Answer 3

The central platform of conservatives has little to do with religion, other than upholding the Constitutional right to religious freedom.

The over-lap between the CR and the others is our position on government involvement in the lives of citizens. The CR doesn't want our nation to be known as a baby-killing nation. The others do not want the government to pay for your choices.

Yes, anybody who believes in small government and a strong military is welcome.

Answer 4

My husband is a conservative atheist.

Not all conservatives are part of the religious right. In fact, the Bush administration is laughing behind the backs of the RR.

Answer 5

Actually yes. Religion is not the same thing as Conservatism, and since most Liberals are neither Aetheist or agnostic, it would appear they have the same problem.

Answer 6

Oh,sure there are. Just like there are conservative dems who are pro-life. I myself am a moderate and not super religious.

Answer 7

I'm agnostic and Republican. The religious right embarrasses me and I blame them for dragging the good name of the party through the mud.

Answer 8

Are there any people of faith who are liberal?

If so, how do you tolerate the "tolerance" shown to gays, abortionists, America-haters...everyone EXCEPT people of faith?

Answer 9

Sure. Just the same as there are plenty of liberal Christians.... me included.

Answer 10

I'm sure there are a few.. but I would bet that much like the homosexual community you will see most of them gravitate towards independent or democrats because we are less likely to shun them whether we agree with them or not.