The republican party attempts to portray themself as having a spirutual side, democrats are for the norms of society.
2007-04-14 18:25:12 · 13 answers · asked by james t 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
not necessarily... there are plenty of Republican atheists and independent and Green party atheists as well.
2007-04-14 18:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking in purely American terms, Republicans are characterized as "conservatives", meaning they are are for preserving the status quo (more likely the previous status quo), its values and its social distinctions. Democrats are regarded as "liberals" or "progressives" who wish to foster equality and social freedom and to improve the lot of the disadvantaged.
Each can have a spiritual component. Many social reforms have been initiated by Christians attempting to live out their faith, some "liberal", some "conservative". Some have been successful, some unsuccessful, some needing more practical consideration.
Politically activist Christians tend to fall in two camps, conservatives who fear losing their traditions and liberals who see the Kingdom of Heaven underdeveloped on Earth. Right now, the conservatives are making the most noise and they tend to identify with Republicans, but their values don't match perfectly. And progressives are starting to speak up. (Jim Wallis is an example.)
Atheists are not a monolith either. Some are very hedonistic and self-centered. Others see the value in improving life for everyone.
I don't mean to imply that conservatives are all greedy and selfish or that liberals are all compassionate and socialistic. But, for better or worse, liberals are perceived as more "open-minded" than conservatives, and atheists are considered more "free-thinking" than traditional Christians. And atheists are more often identified among the ranks of Democrats. (Both sides seem to like it this way.)
One's supernatural beliefs may inform but do not necessarily correspond to one's predicted political outlook. There are also those who consider the labels inadequate and find fault and insincerity in either party. Democrats in charge are not the "liberals" they once were, and Republican leaders are something else too.
2007-04-15 02:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a libertarian, and I vote for Republicans more often than Democrats. I have more philosophical differences with the Religious Right, though.
2007-04-15 01:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your american system of government is split into two sections. Conservative and more conservative. There is no such thing as a liberal, as defined by the rest of the world, in your nation.
Even the most left idea in the democratic parties agenda would still place it well with Tory (Conservative) ideals in Commonwealth and EU nations.
2007-04-15 01:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm an atheist, and mainly I am apolitical. I vote in national elections, only to try to wrest power from the morons of the right-wing. Not that the morons of the far left are any better, but they at least seem able to balance the budget and try not to pollute us to death to make a buck.
2007-04-15 01:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by link955 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I'm an atheist and I'm not a democrat. I'm not a republican either though.
2007-04-15 01:35:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, look up Ayn Rand and Objectivism, atheism+capitalism.
Plus many democrats are religious.
2007-04-15 01:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by ajj085 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope.I know an atheist Republican.
2007-04-15 01:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by Serena 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian democrat.
I hope you know that democrats are for the poor, and want a change.
2007-04-15 01:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by EyeSpeck: [No†hing Less] 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, but most American *Christians* are Fascists.
2007-04-15 01:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by U-98 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋