What do you think?
2007-03-18 07:31:08 · 15 answers · asked by Born of a Broken Man 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
hopefully not.
2007-03-18 07:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by funaholic 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No,
An individuals political career is never killed just aligned. By stating his atheism, those that are and are not atheist , he gives his electorate a quick decider to listen to him.
Now,
The question is not what his stance on religion is but his legislation. If his legislation proves to be efficient he can still garner political capitol with voters who are not atheist.
Unfortunately, the stratagem of most politicians is to use their image more than their pen.
2007-03-18 14:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Monsignor Klaatu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If people are getting their panties in a bunch about Barack Obama being a smoker...then I think an openly godless politician isn't going to be generally accepted.
Because, you know....you absolutly cant be a good or reasonable person if The Big Spook isnt on your side.
2007-03-18 14:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Adrianne 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully not. But this is America and everybody knows how non Christians and non religious people are looked down upon.
2007-03-18 14:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I really hope not. But according to the Christian Senators Association, his statement that he didn't believe in god was an encitement to 'throttle every child bowing their head in prayer'.
Really, what frightens those people so much about someone not sharing their delusions?
2007-03-18 14:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Under normal circumstances, it would be political suicide.
But here's hoping it will inspire more politicians to make their nontheism stance known.
2007-03-18 14:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's in a pretty safe district. Most people who would be turned off by atheism in his district are already voting Republican.
2007-03-18 14:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No way. I don't know where you got your information from, but you should cite it. Even if it is true, he won't lose his seat. He's a good a public servant for his community and this country.
2007-03-18 14:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he runs in California, probably the most nonreligious state in the country.
2007-03-18 14:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think not. It's refreshing to have someone who doesn't have a religious agenda. I think that a lot of people will see it that way.
2007-03-18 14:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
by rights no if the usa is the land of the free or is the church runing the goverment of the usa
2007-03-18 14:36:17 · answer #11 · answered by andrew w 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋