Thompson recently admitted that he only attends church to humor his mother.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/09/11/post_68.html
What's this difference between not going to church and being atheist? Does this bother any of you Christian Conservatives?
2007-09-12 08:36:21 · 15 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
If you actually believe you will rise from the grave and go to heaven, you would make a good terrorist.
Religion is because we fear death. We are only immortal through our children whom we have taught to be caring and loving people.
Terrorist have been taught from birth that as martyrs they will go straight to heaven where they will live forever.
The two links below are about immortality and the war we face.
2007-09-12 09:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Pey 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am a Christian and personally, I'd prefer a devout, Muslim President to an atheist President.
Someone who is devout in their faith has an objective unchanging morality. They are not going to change their mind on what should be done every time a poll is taken.
Whatever else you can say about him, Bush is a devout Christian and he has not backed down on what he thinks is the best thing to do. I'm not saying that he's made the best choices but at least he's consistent.
If someone doesn't have an objective morality to guide them then how can you know what they will do?
Of course I wasn't planning on voting for Fred anyways, because I don't approve of divorce.
2007-09-12 08:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nianque 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Being "Religious" and having faith are two totally different things. You seem to think Christians would be mad at someone for not being "part of their club". Unlike Islamists that kill you for not belonging or leaving "their club". As a Christian I can't make someone become a Christian, I can only show by example and let God change their heart. BTW..Church is where ever two or more are gathered in His name. If you don't know the difference between "not going to Church or being an Atheist". I think you are baiting and being disingenuous.
2007-09-12 08:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Cookies Anyone? 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No. I'm also a non-religious republican.
There's a big difference between being an atheist and not going to church. My mother and father are both very much in love with god but neither have the time to attend services anymore.
Once again, I'm not a religious conservative. I don't need god to tell me right from wrong but that doesn't mean that some people don't need the fear of god in them.
2007-09-12 08:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by TJ815 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
First, no it doesn't bother me at all that he isn't religious. I myself am not religious (more or less agnostic) and so I know that people can be responsible, intelligent, good people even without religion.
As for your second question, many people do not go to church and yet are not atheist. Atheism means not believing. Not attending church can simply mean non-practicing, or non-conventional religious belief. My parents for instance are Christians with a deep belief in God, but neither has attended church in probably 25 years. They don't need to to believe in God.
2007-09-12 08:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You should try looking up the definition of "religious" before using it. I'm sure Mr. Thompson uses his toilet , first thing in the morning, quite religiously. He has not stated one way or another his spiritual beliefs. Care to try again?
2007-09-12 08:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by Doc 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Nope. it doesn't bother me a bit. I think it's great, one of the things I like about him.
Not going to church does not constitute atheism, but even if it did, it would not determine fitness to lead.
2007-09-12 09:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by tuswecaoyate 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I am conservative but not Christian, but I can say that the religion (or lack thereof) of any candidate does not impact my opinion of them in the least.
It is about their political ideas and their leadership ability. Their religion is their own business.
2007-09-12 08:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I'd Prefer him to be a Devil Worshiper like the opposition,Then again is Devil Worshiping a Religion?
2007-09-12 08:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
So who do you want to answer? Republicans and/or Christian Conservatives?
As a Republican, no, it does not bother me. Especially since he (unlike Obama) is not a Muslim.
2007-09-12 08:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋