2007-05-22 13:52:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Do you really think an Atheist has a chance at the White House?
2007-05-22 13:59:00 · update #1
Randall, this isn't how we generally form questions in the English language. I guess as long as nobody is able to understand your questions, you're a step ahead.
Good Job
2007-05-22 13:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Atheists may not have a chance at presidency (in our lifetime), however, given the advancement of science (coincided with a good education), you may well see an Atheist as President of the United States of America, sooner than you think - just do the math ;-)
2007-05-22 21:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by The Happy Atheist 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
........... suppressed? What do you mean?
Edit: atm, an Atheist has no chance at the white house whatsoever because they'd never get voted in when Christians have as much power as they do, even if they're whats best for the country.
2007-05-22 20:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It'd be risky for an atheist to run for President. There are plenty of terrorists among American religious fundamentalists.
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(From source below)
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (CNN) -- A first-year Liberty University student was arrested in what police said was a plot to detonate explosive devices Tuesday, the day of the Rev. Jerry Falwell's funeral.
Mark David Uhl's intended target is unknown, authorities said.
ABC News reported the youth told authorities he had made the bombs -- which were found in his car -- to stop protesters from disrupting Falwell's funeral.
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2007-05-22 21:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your religious views do not designate rather or not you're trustworthy. Your morals, values and track record should indicate this.
Why do these questions all seem to revolve around atheists? Does it make you a "bad" person if you don't believe in someone's god? No, and if you think so then maybe it's time to shut your mouth and open your mind.
2007-05-22 20:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by flutterbys82 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No one has suppressed me yet.
We haven't gotten the first black president or the first woman president yet. This country is so backward. In time someone's religion won't matter. As long as it does, cameras should have to follow the president to church every week to prove he is as devoted as he claims to be. After all, it IS so important.
2007-05-22 21:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt an atheist has any chance at being president of the USA, especially with our current culture. One day, though, it won't matter. Never mind that it's none of our business what our politicians do with their spiritual lives, as long as they act honorably.
2007-05-22 21:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people are terrified of views that don't match their own and they try to suppress it in an effort that it might go away. But they are wrong.
2007-05-22 20:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer not to know what religion any of the candidates are. They should all be non-denominational, that way they are not pushing their own agenda
2007-05-22 22:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be supressed because of the horns coming from their heads and the tendency to eat children!
2007-05-22 20:56:51 · answer #10 · answered by Scott B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋