Far-Right Conservative Atheist?

Question

Do any such individuals exist? CAN any such individuals exist?

And if you are one, I have a question for you: Obviously, no atheist will be elected as president in the next election or two...or three or four, but why would you side with politicians who say they directly communicate with God? What is your reaction when your party's leaders shout that we live in a Christian nation?

Answer 1

Wouldn't say I'm far right, more like slightly right of center, but I'm conservative and an atheist. True, an atheist will not be elected anytime in the near future. I only have a limited number of options when I vote. I do my best to evaluate the candidates on their stance on the issues. Not always easy. When it comes to religion, unfortunately I must try to determine who is the least delusional of the bunch. Since all the faithful are delusional by definition and since all politicians seem to be faithful to some god or another I'm left with a real dilemma it's true. But what am I to do.

I don't have a party so I have no leaders that shout that we live in a christian nation. Actually, that's one of the reasons I affiliate with no party. I do not live in a christian nation. I live in a nation where roughly eighty five percent of the population are deluded into believing in god of one religion or another.

Answer 2

Well I'm not *quite* an Atheist Far-Right Conservative, but probably close enough for your argument.

Basically you're asking why we wouldn't ditch Republicans because we disagree on one issue (Religion) while agreeing with the party line on the other 100 imporatant issues of the day? Obviously because it's understood that a candidate HAS to campaign as religious to get anything done. It's not likely to affect me after they're elected. Look at Bush, he's the most outspoken Christian president we've had in a while, and what has it meant for the Christian church? a partial birth abortion ban is finally winding it's way through Washington.. I really can't think of any other major issues that have impacted the church due to who the president is.

In any case I am not a republican but a conservative. So give me a atheist democrat with right wing views, and I'll vote for him over a Christian moderate republican any day.

Answer 3

It is possible for such individuals to exist. Look at basically every post USSR nation. The people from those regions are likely to be non religious and conservative.
And yo uare wrong, seeing as Trump and Hillary could only be nominally called Christian, it will only be at most a few decades for atheists to run.

Answer 4

I don't know about "Far-Right," but I am a conservative atheist. For me, my conservatism has nothing to do with religion. Moral views do not have to be dictated by religion.

I happen to believe abortion is an abdication of personal responsability where the unborn child is made to pay the price.

I happen to believe self-reliance and entrepeneurship is incredibly valueable. I don't understand why Dems feel the need to make everyone into a victim. I don't understand why Dems feel building self-esteem is so important. Self-esteem comes from accomplishment. Instead of building self-esteem, help kids accomplish their goals by doing things smarter and working harder.

I don't think liberal indoctrination in the schools is right. Little kids should not be reading "Heather has 2 mommies" and being taught sex ed in elementary school. I don't understand why public schools are teaching about Islam, but teaching about Christianity is forbidden. I don't understand why public schools are making prayer rooms available and excusing Muslims from class during prayer times, but refuse to give time for Christians to pray.

I happen to believe lower taxes and less gov't is good for the country and the economy.

I happen to believe in Peace thru Strength. That an enemy who fears you will not attack you. This by the way has been the problem with Dems since the late 60's. They've gone out of their way to make the enemy fear us less, often blaming the US for things, instead of the real trouble makers. Certainly the lack of effective response by Clinton to all the terrorist attacks had something to do with it. The Dems now in Congress calling for quitting plays a big role too.

Historical fact shows that we do indeed live in a Christian nation. I have no problem with that as long as the gov't doesn't try and force me to convert. I celebrate Christmas just fine with the whole Santa Claus and Rudolph bunk. I miss hearing "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays." I excuse myself from the religious ceremonies because I do not wish to feel like a hypocrite, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the rest of the holiday, the good will, the decorations, the ridiculous stories, the family get-togethers, the gifts, etc.

What I don't understand is why Democrats feel the need to declare war on religion, no scratch that - They feel the need to declare war on Christianity. A Christian whacko shoots an abortion doctor and they are the worst form of religious scum, but a muslim whacko blows up a bunch of innocents, and we must try to understand why they do this and ultimately blame our society and America.

What the hell is wrong with a cross at a public memorial or Christmas trees in the park instead of "Holiday Trees?" It's freakin "Christmas" after all! It doesn't hurt anyone if the 10 Commandments are in a court house. The Constitution say that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion..." That's a far cry from ALL gov't must be free of all Christian religious terms and symbols. Why do so many Dems feel the need to stamp out Christianity wherever they see it?

So bottom line, I don't really care where a politician get's his beliefs from, as long as his basic beliefs and political positions jive with me, I'm fine supporting him. The last President I felt that way about was Reagan. I wish another Republican would run on the Reagan platform.

Answer 5

as much as some have invested in the denial of the USA being a Country of Religious people..we are

being a fiscal conservative that wants smaller gov't..less intrusion by the public sector on the private sector..doesn't
depend upon a theological position...

that is what is so hilarious around here..that libs think that
being liberal is a iron-clad set of rules..and if you disagree with them on anything you are garbage..

Irish Catholics are the staunchest of liberals and generally go to Mass..more than the average Christian..give more to the Pope..and have endured more tests of faith than anyone..

Answer 6

There are many who exist. They follow the ideology of a great lady named Ayn Rand. Ayn, was an atheist who taught against the evils of Socialism and Communism. :)

These people are intelligent folks who aren't going to be led around by the nose like the Socialists who have taken over the Democratic party.

Answer 7

I'm a liberal Deist, but I know for a fact that there are some conservative atheists. They may not believe in God, but they may still be fiscally conservative and also support some conservative social causes.

Answer 8

The right will never elect an atheist to any position simply because we know that if one believes in nothing then one's promise is based on nothing. That may seem like a stretch to non-believers, but to us, it makes perfect sense. Our entire concept of morality is based on being beholden to a higher power. We understand that not all faiths are alike and that there are differences, sometimes vast differences, between how one's faith views not only that higher power, but how one is beholden to it. However, the basic concept is what is important.

Answer 9

Politicians who claim to communicate or receive direction from God scare the crap out of me. But I don't know of any atheist politicians period. And I'm sure if there are going to be some, they would most likely not be far-right conservative, since there are a lot of religious parts to that ideology today.

Answer 10

(Neither conservative nor true atheist, but ...)

Please recognize that there is a *HUGE* difference between social conservative and fiscal conservative.

Indeed, there is a large schism within the Republican party caused by unhappy social conservatives realising that the Neo-cons used them to get elected and were only using them to get a fiscal agenda done.

One can be fiscally liberal and socially conservative.
One can be socially liberal and fiscally conservative.

In any case, atheism is objectionable to social conservatives. If you're a fiscal conservative but aren't particularly a social one (or even a social liberal), you probably don't care.

The desire to keep a small government (fiscal conservative) and the desire to make people conform to traditional social values (heterosexual marriage, no abortion, etc.) are really pretty different issues. Yeah, there is a lot of overlap, but...