Or does religion matter at all?
2007-07-30 17:51:12 · 10 answers · asked by zzyzx08 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
No. A person's faith is HIS OWN. We expect our Presidents to rule by PRINCIPLE- NOT by their Faith. Principles are common to ALL peoples...-Faith is not. An Athiest is entitled to be governed by the SAME principles & rules of law- as EVERYBODY ELSE...
2007-07-30 19:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A vote for Mitt Romney, Giuliani, etc=a vote against common sense. Reply: How the heck can you guys give thumbs down for the person below me saying this: "I will not be swayed with religious affiliation if I would like to vote for a president. Voting is an exercise where all prejudices must be set aside." Seriously, what made you think that since they are a human right activists, that is horrible?!?!?! WHAT?!?! They are being inclusive! Why is that bad?!?!
2016-05-18 03:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The ONLY time religion would come into play would be if the religion directly conflicted with anything I feel is a basic American value. Unfortunately, I believe basic freedoms for all (including gays, lesbians, etc...) is something that we should offer. Therefore, I have a problem with many modern religions. Oh well; just my opinion.
His mormonism, though, on a whole doesn't bother me at all nor does it make me want to vote for him more. There can be 2 Mormons both with different opinions on the same issues. I vote by person, not by religion.
2007-07-30 18:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no religious test to becoming the President of the United States, or any other office such as Senator or Representatives. I personally did not agree with the fact that Representative Ellison, a practicing Muslim, swore on the Koran in a private swearing in ceremoney this year, so I wrote to my Senator about it. Durbin said that
"We must continue to respect the diversity of belief in America and remember that freedom from government interference in the realm of religion was one of the few principles that early Americans, who came from a variety of religious backgrounds, could agree on."
So the fact that Mitt Romney is a Mormon has nothing to do with being President.
2007-07-30 18:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by School Is Great 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion doesn't matter in Politics. But at the same time it does sway my vote because I know him to be a genuine, first rate, person! My vote is yes!
2007-07-30 17:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely does!
I was told by a Mormon that it is written that their religion says that they must be nice to the "Others".........
and that they had to bite their tongue and pretend, even though they may not believe in the mixing pot of America and tolerate the "Others". In order to go to "Heaven"
(sounds like the Muslims, doesn't it)
And this fellow appeared to be a nice even toned "white man" that came to work on time, nice hair cut, he appeared normal and it distressed me, because I worked right next to him everyday at the POST OFFICE and then I found out that he had a hidden uncompromising secret!
I would not vote for Mitt Romney. But I do not disparage him for his religion. His beliefs is his beliefs. This is America.
2007-07-30 20:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes it does sway my vote. Believers in God is very important to me.
2007-07-30 17:55:31 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but Hilliary Clinton being a women doesn't either.
2007-07-30 19:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - but Ron Paul being a better candidate definitely does.
2007-07-30 20:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
His religion doesn't. His pandering his positions to his current electorate does.
2007-07-30 17:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by nileslad 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋