Should we elect a president who is not Christian?

Question

I wonder about this. I read of a current presidential candidate saying he believes the USA should not be considered a Christian nation.

Answer 1

the one in there now is not one

Answer 2

It wouldn't be out of the question. Liberals love to dream about the concept of "different" people in office. Most Republicans like to keep it traditional. I said MOST.
You also asked if the USA should be CONSIDERED a Christian nation. In my opinion, the reason why so many people wear smiles on their faces in America isn't because the alcohol, but because the various mix of backgrounds, religions, and culture. This type of culture, I would think, makes a person really think about humanity and the meaning of life due to the push in trying to understand why certain people are the way they are. It also has a domino effect in helping people get educated in colleges, because the insatiable curiousity we have in the differences of life and the history of humanity. Maybe that's one reason why college is voluntary, for the most part. You make the choice to understand this way or their way. And that, sunshine, is what makes the USA the best country in the world.... :)

Answer 3

I don't see why not, a man should not be judged on his religious beliefs. As a matter of fact those beliefs are a personal relationship between the individual and their god or lack thereof so they should never be required to be made public. Religion should never be party to politics and I firmly believe we should remove tax exempt status from those sects who do actively preach politics from the pulpit. As for those who believe this is a Christian nation read on, while the majority of our population is Christian that does not by any means make our politics Christian.


Authored by American diplomat Joel Barlow in 1796, the following treaty was sent to the floor of the Senate, June 7, 1797, where it was read aloud in its entirety and unanimously approved. John Adams, having seen the treaty, signed it and proudly proclaimed it to the Nation.

Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries

Answer 4

That is a ridiculous question. It shouldn't matter what religion our country's leader practices, he should be judged on how well of a leader he can be. A president has the safety of this country in his hands. It shouldn't matter whether he is Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, or an atheist!! If he is a great leader who can serve this country with dignity and respect, he should be good enough, and no one should judge people on the religion. It is stereotypical and immature, honestly. Now granted, one person, president or not, can't decide for a nation that they are no longer a " Christian Nation "...but still...who cares what he practices. As long as I may practice my religion freely, it shouldn't matter.

Answer 5

I believe so. Since 85-90% of the population is Christian, I think it's good to have someone as a leader who shares those values. I don't care so much about the denomination though, and would even vote for a practicing Jew for that matter. What scares me are the anti-Christians. Never forget that the worst mass killers of all time were avowed atheists--Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot. I think it's important to have a belief in a God you are accountable to. As it is, I am uncomfortable with some politicians openly making religion their main selling point. Note how in the last election John Kerry started going to Black churches around election time (but only with TV cameras present,) and Bush started showing up at Liberty College. Both of those guys never went to those places except around election time. I find this aspect to be phoney.


Kent in SD

Answer 6

But he is a Christian... just that htis country isn't a Christian country... which it shouldn't be with church and state seperate.

But we should elect a president who's morals (which don't have to be Christian centered. I'm a non-christian who has morals. Many believe Christians are the only moral ones. Not true) are effective and whos personality works with the diplomacy and whos programs will WORK for the country and better it.

Answer 7

The USA is not a christian nation. A lot of Americans may be Christian but we practice freedom of religon here remember.

Answer 8

We should elect the person we think is best to run our country, regardless of their religion. As a non-Christian myself, it would hearten me to see a non-Christian president, but I'm not holding my breath. So far, I've only voted for Christians because they are the only viable candidates.

We are a Christian nation in the sense that a majority of our citizens consider themselves Christians.

Answer 9

A president's religion is completely irrelevant as long as he/she doesn't let it affect his/her decisions. Frankly I'm tired of candidates pandering to Christians, regaling us with tales of how they go to church every sunday and love jesus and whatnot.

Also the US is not a Christian nation just because the majority of its citizens are Christian. Most of the Founding Fathers weren't even religious, and they installed the seperation of church and state for a reason.

Answer 10

It would be interesting to try this but I don't think it is possible in the USA. America is a Christian nation no matter what anyone says. I can see the South voting for a Jewish person.
No way. And who would vote for a Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist?

Answer 11

Elect a Christian or a non-Christian . Just don't elect a doorknob like you did the last two times around.

With respect to the "KKKristians" who seem to gravitate to the Republican party.... if somebody has to stop every 1/2 hour and remind you that they are a Christian, be wary of them, their "faith" is manipulative.

I'd be comfortable if the Americans put their nation in the hands of a person who held and lived REAL Christian values,but I'd watch out for the Antichrists who are tripping over each other to let get the right "Christian" sound bit. Hypocrites and liars.