2007-09-24 05:21:50 · 21 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People would rather vote for a Christian thief or pedophile.. than vote for an atheist. It's just the way it is...
2007-09-24 05:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If a Christian was involved with scandals wouldn't that mean that he wasn't really behaving Christ-like and therefore why would I vote for him?
Religion, Race, Gender, these really do not affect my decision on who to vote for. I simply vote for who I perceive to be the best candidate for the position.
Therefore I guess I would in fact be quicker to vote for an atheist in the circumstance that you presented.
2007-09-24 12:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither.. they are both equally corrupt.
Edit: if I read the question wrong and only the Christian has been involved in a scandal, then of course the atheist.
Either way, their religious views are not what matters for my vote.
2007-09-24 12:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Endex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An atheist (who has not been involved in scandals).
Although I am Catholic, I don't really care much about what other people's religious beliefs are. The more important thing is the way people live their lives. As you mention, it is entirely possible for "devout" Christians to live their lives as hypocrites - going to church every weekend, professing religion and love of God, but doing ungodly deeds. So, I would choose someone who lives his or her life in a good and conscientious manner despite the fact that he or she doesn't believe in God nor practice religion.
2007-09-24 12:28:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
None of the above.
I'd vote for a God fearing, Bible believing person who had not been involved in scandals.
And his or her ideas would have to be good as well.
Jimmy Carter was a Christian and had no scandals yet he was a horrible President who was pro death and appointed many horrible extremely liberal judges to the bench.
Jimmy Carter's problem is that he was a liberal democrat first and a Christian second. Well that's my opinion anyway.
Pastor Art
2007-09-24 12:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would simply be inclined to vote for an atheist, all things being equal, cause we need more intelligent people in public life.
Christians in scandals and public restrooms, that's whole other question.
2007-09-24 12:29:36 · answer #6 · answered by Saint Nearly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now Today, I would vote for an atheist before a Christian.
2007-09-24 12:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Vote for them to do what? Be the head of a church? Well, that's obvious.
Run a country? The person who does NOT use their religion as a platform, ie; George Bush. A person can have a religion but the person also needs to be a person who can speak and represent everyone - Athiest, agnostic and religious (all religions).
2007-09-24 12:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by KD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how good the atheist is, and what sort of scandals they are.
I'm Pagan.
2007-09-24 13:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gotta go with the atheist. There's nothing more pathetic than a Christian leader who can't manage his vices with enough secrecy to protect his image.
2007-09-24 12:28:05 · answer #10 · answered by Gravedigger 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋