I'd like an answer particularly from religious Christians, but the imput of others would be great too.(I am a republican Atheist)
2007-03-17 17:46:31 · 21 answers · asked by notadolphin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well,yes.It's more about share values and policies than religion.
And I know of several atheist Republicans.
2007-03-17 18:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
depends what you mean by "welcome"
welcome to get involved in the party and maybe even run for office if you're a great candidate?
... certainly not... in today's Republican party at least... this isn't granddad's Republicans anymore... go to a local Republican party center and start talking about "atheism"... hahaha... all of a sudden they will have "something they have to do"... and "they'll get back to you"
welcome to sit at home and cheer along on TV and in the voting booths?
... certainly... you can be anything you want as long as you don't get anymore involved than that... in any party really
SIDE NOTE: more liberal areas are much more accepting for Republicans though... they are more desperate for support in areas where their support is weak... of course, you can't really EVER get anywhere in the party in a liberal area anyway... because liberals probably won't vote for you...
of course there are exceptions...
2007-03-17 18:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
An atheist merely registers them self as a Republican. They do not however have to tell the Repubs that they are atheists, or are affiliated with any religious organisation for that matter. They'll accept you as long as you follow and abide by their shining examples of "moral and ethic values", "the sanctity of the family institution". They have a strict hazing fraternity - but if you can be just as much as a jack*ss that they are being - I think you'll pass it with flying American colours.
Simply put - as long as you don't ask or demand to have your civil rights protected, or your civil liberties, equal rights and protection as an American citizen under the laws and continue to destroy the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, You would be most certainly be welcomed as a republican atheist.
2007-03-17 18:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by ThatsThinkingWithUR Dipstick 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
As an Atheist myself and a member of several atheist chatrooms and message boards, I can say from experience that you'll probably remain a Republican for a while and after getting sick and tired of watching your party pander to Pro Wreligion, you will most likely head towards the Libertarian party.
Personally, I feel Libertarianism is as socially naive as Communism is economically naive.
2007-03-17 18:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Zenrage 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't get it. If you're political views bring you to agree with Republicans, call yourself one if you want. If you want to be called conservative instead that too. Or say your a democrat who votes republican or visa versa... whatever. There's no qualification process or religious qualifications to be a member of any party. Although, most Republicans do believe in God and that would definitely be a hurdle to cross if running for a nomination.
2007-03-17 17:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by Χαλαρά 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Was Ayn Rand "Republican"? Tom Paine? Edison? Etc.???
2007-03-17 18:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by morkmath 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Never met a Republican who cared what someone's religion was.
I'm a pagan and I'm a Liberterian, but I usually vote Republican because the Liberterians running are frequently really, really nuts.
I've known Republicans who are gay, atheiest, muslim, christian (various flavors), and just about everything else you can name. Including liberals who grew up and learned better.
Orion
2007-03-17 18:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Orion 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I only speak for myself as a Christian republican:
They welcomed me when I was agnostic and still welcome me as a Christian. They will ask you though to respect the religious beliefs of others and try not deny it. For example, if a committee has a meeting that opens with a prayer, just excuse yourself or whatever is comfortable for you. Christians get their prayer, you get your right not to have to take part in something you do not believe in. Everybody's happy. :)
2007-03-17 17:54:17 · answer #8 · answered by For_Gondor! 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think that politicians will take a vote from anyone regardless of religious preference.
2007-03-17 17:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by persiandiva77 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
So long as you don't have a problem with freedom of religion, and you are fiscally conservative, as well as have conservative stances on other issues, I've got no problem with you.
2007-03-17 18:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋