for Christians: Would you vote for someone who is not a member of your faith?

Question

Picture two candidates
One of them is not a Christian, but he/she has the same view as you on your key issues
The other is a Christian, but they have different views as you on your key issues


* I did not mention other religions or atheists because every election we have to vote for someone with different religious views (if you vote at all that is)-- but if you want to comment feel free, not like I can stop you =P

Answer 1

If we had the same views on the topics I'd vote for them. that usually means they are a Christian.

Answer 2

Well, as a Born again Bible believing Christian, it is unlikely that would happen. My faith is so deep rooted into me that a true Christian (not just someone who carries a Bible and attends church for show like the Clintons) would have difficulty having different views than I would; at least the serious issues. I do realize Christians can have different views. Have you been to a church board meeting; yikes. They are till human. However, I am so watchful of how the Christians are being persecuted and silenced that I could not see myself voting for a non-Christian. Too much of an opening for more elimination of Christianity; actually attempt of eliminating the Christian religions or at least sending them underground.

Answer 3

We have a representative democracy. I vote for the candidate I believe will make the best decisions. I'm more concerned about honesty and personal integrity than views on current issues. Political party, gender, race and religion are far less significant. In fact, I rarely know the candidates religious affiliations. Those who make a point of disclosing their religious views concern me, because I believe in separation of church and state. I do not want purely religious views to be incorporated into law.

Answer 4

Well, I think Jesus answered this question...

There were people casting out demons and yet were not the Apostles. "Jesus, should we stop them?" Jesus replied, "those that are not against you, are for you."

Now, there are professing Christians that run for office all the time. This is where you examine the fruit of the person's works. If the person's works are like those of other politicians.

They promise everyone everything, get elected, and do nothing except eye service projects to make it look like he's doing as he promised. Then I don't believe in electing him. He had whatever period of time to do the work and chose not to do it.

Your example, a non Christian follows through on his promises such as fighting against abortion, gay marriage, raising taxes, etc. He made the promises and votes accordingly. I have no problem voting for him again.

Let's say he promised to support the troops, improve education, and environmental issues. So the bills come up for vote. He says, "Cut the defense budget by 75% and votes accordingly." Votes against standardized teacher testing or student testing. Owns stock in energy and oil industries and votes to expand oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and other areas like Alaska.

No, I wouldn't vote for him. He's not committed to his causes.

Answer 5

I would vote for the candidate that I feel will do the best job whether they are a Christian or not.
So in this instance I would vote for the non-Christian with the same views as myself.

Answer 6

Yes.
God has used men of all backgrounds to run countries. I would prefer to see men who hold to the tenets of Christian faith in office. I would not hesitate to vote against anyone who denies those tenets.

An interesting fact: If you are 45 years old you have never voted in a Presidential election that did not have a Bush or Clinton as a candidate.

Answer 7

I specifically vote for non-Christians whenever possible. It is my unfortunate lot to be lumped together under a common religious label with some of the most reprehensible spiritual and moral doctrines in the country. If any people from my actual religion run for office, they will have my vote - but I havn't seen it yet (although one of them was a key member of the Clinton adminstration).

Answer 8

I'm a Christian, and I vote Libertarian all the way down the ticket. The only exception to this is in races where there are no Libertarian candidates. When this occurs, I write in the name of a cartoon character.

I would vote for any Libertarian candidate, as long as he isn't a muslim or a satanist (sorry for being redundant).

Answer 9

When I choose a candidate, I base it on intelligence, eloquence, and issues. I do not choose based on faith. My reason for this is that I am electing someone to do a job. Being Christian does not necessarily qualify them as the best candidate. Experience and knowledge however can be invaluable. I am always hopeful that a Christian leader will step forward and present themselves in such a way that it is unquestionable they will be the best, but I am not choosing someone who is not the best simply because we share the same faith.

Answer 10

I would vote for the best candidate no matter what religion. Just because someone is not from your faith does not mean that person is not christian. We where not put on this earth to pass judgement upon one another.

Answer 11

That`s a hard one.I guess if I knew what that persons view on religion was before I voted then it might have some evect on my vote.As I never know what a canadates religious views are I vote for the best person in my view who is right for the job.