2007-09-27 04:45:55 · 26 answers · asked by gone 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No.
More because of time than anything else. That is a worthless question, it is not designed to gain info from the candidates on anything relevant. It is not acceptable to ask about anything not relevant to politics and the job considering how little info we get right now. We have everything you could possibly want to know about their personal lives and other areas that dont matter to public service. However their true agenda is always hidden. Ask relevant questions to find out what theyll do when in office, asking about Bible verses is just as stupid as that 2 day CNN story about candidates pets. I didnt watch CNN for a week after that-if that is the best "news" they could offer why should I watch?
2007-09-27 05:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It puts them on the spot. If they did not agree it was appropriate they could have responded as such. Or they could have indicated their religion is 'personal' or remain "religion neutral". A candidate should not lie and fake their way through a question. Not one candidate even quoted a verse. If you had asked the same question at a Replublican debate you would have had at least half the candidates actually quote a verse of the bible. Asking a question is not a violation of church and state.
2007-09-27 13:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by cpagent002 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not! Whether some people like it or not, the United States is in no way founded on the Christian religion. (See the First Amendment and the Treaty of Tripoli.) Not only that, but the question carries the assumption that all of the presidential candidates (and the rest of the US population, for that matter) are even Christian or Jewish.
2007-09-27 12:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by tangerine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. i dont see how its relevant to a debate however i guess it was more of a personable question to see another side of the candidate. They were asked what their favoritie quote was and why. It gave plenty of insight on their values and views for humanity. Just as her asking about the Sox and Yankees. That was irrelevant but it i think the bible and the favorite baseball team was asked to get personable with the candidates and bring some light to a strenuous hardcore debate.
2007-09-27 14:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, people (Christians) are so judgmental even when it comes to their own book, (bible) it would be a shame to not get elected because you have the least favorite "bible verse"
We all know how petty "some" people can be
(and by "some" I mean Christians
2007-09-27 12:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by sosexicopgirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad SOMEONE else noticed that one. Thanks for asking. That question pissed me off no end.
I really couldn't believe it. I liked how Gravel handled it - he's obviously no better versed in the Bible than I am, and I would have been at as much of a loss as to what to say. Fortunately Russert didn't press him on it.
2007-09-27 12:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No - they should only ask about the Flying Spaghetti Monster - it's the one true religion - and the existence of pasta proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt. Ramen.
2007-09-27 12:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do I think it's appropriate? No.
I do understand that approximately 80% of the United States is religious though so I suppose those people want to know where the candidates stand as far as religion goes.
I think we should keep church and state TOTALLY & COMPLETELY seperate issues. IMO
2007-09-27 11:53:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly B 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Nope. The Constitution even states that there shall be no religious test for elective office.
2007-09-27 12:36:19 · answer #9 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! The Bible shouldnt be mentioned anywhere near politics!
2007-09-27 12:00:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋