Why sould religion have anything to do with the presidential election?

Question

I understand that a presidential candidate would have a certain religion, and would want to appeal to people of the same religion, but really, that should have nothing to do with how good of a president that person would be. Religion is just a silly belief system, and would actually prefer a non-religious person as president. Religion just interferes with a persons decision making, and it clouds the mind with crap.

Catholic Crusader, you a funny man. Thanks for giving me that nickname. I will make sure you are not the only person who calls me that.

Answer 1

Yes, but that is because you are thinking logically. It seems that religious fundies are incapable of doing the same.

Religion has no place in politics. It is unfortunate that people are still deluded into believing that a good church goer will equate into a good president.

Answer 2

It is nice that you believe that, and you should express that in your vote.

Religion should have something to do with an election, however. Religion effects the worldview of an individual. By understanding a candidate's worldview, we can have a greater understanding as to how they would approach a situation. So, religion does matter in politics.

What is more important is to remember that you are not alone in this nation. There are people in this nation that religion matters a great deal to. Therefore, if it matters to them, it should matter in this election.

If enough people thought that what a candidate believed about the nature versus nurture arguement mattered, then that opinion would matter in our election. If everyone, except those living in Minnesota, hated the Vikings, and I mean everyone, then what a candidate though about the Minnesota Vikings would matter.

We live in a nation of the people for the people by the people. if the people think it matters, then it matters. Obviously, if 85% of Americans would not vote for an Atheist, then religion matters.

Answer 3

Elections are nothing but big dressed up popularity contests. Most people are just going to vote for the person that they know or that agrees with them on most things. Religion plays such and important role in who gets votes because people place such a high value on their religious beliefs, exaggerated value if you ask me. I think democracy is a really great system, but it seems to presume that the common people are able and willing to effectively elect, and some time they're not.

Answer 4

I totally agree with you. Religion should not have anything to do with the people's decision in voting. But sadly it does have a huge impact on the decision making. I, however, would completely approve of an atheist President.

But...on the other hand, Christians will say that we, as a "Christian" Nation, need religious Presidents. Because in times of need, they need someone to look up to for support and also for help.

Answer 5

Either that or becomes a solid foundation upon which to build a system of appropriate behavior. Why should we not do bad things? If there's no God, then why not just do anything we want to? If there's no God then there's no afterlife in which to pay for any wrongdoings, so why do anything at all, good or bad? It is, and always will be, insufficient for atheists to say "I can choose to do good without fear of some god or retribution in a past life." While this is certainly true, I can likewise choose to do evil with the same lack of fear IF God doesn't exist. Yet we see that all mankind has a system of values, and evolution is not a sufficient explanation for why we have these values. God has displayed Himself in what He has made and because of that we know that there is a God, that He cares about us, and that He has a standard which must be upheld. The fact that there is no culture or group on the planet that doesn't have a system of laws or rules is evidence enough of this fact; nay, more than evidence enough! So, then, if a man truly believes in God, he SHOULD be more inclined to behave in a manner appropriate to his beliefs. Thus, if he says he will do his best to do a thing or accomplish a goal, he will. Someone who doesn't believe in God, or doesn't seek Him, I wouldn't trust with a glass of Tang, because he has no foundation for being trusted.

Answer 6

I prefer to keep them as far apart as possible although I thought it was a big deal that a Catholic (JFK) was voted in and turned out to be one of the best pres. we've had. However I would like a person that is faith sensitive and understands how important our faith is to us. But does not have to be religious.
Look how close Pat Buchanan got that was really scary!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

According to you... but I consider Religion an asset - knowing that the person in charge understands that they are accountable to a higher authority & that there will be consequences for the way that they lead.

That is, if they are sincere - keep in mind pretty much everything about most politicians is a calculated part of their "image" - it is a move to win votes.

Answer 8

The freedom of religion is gone everywhere else. Why shouldn't it be taken from the government also? Oh! That's right, it's the government that's why.

Answer 9

I don't really think it should. The problem is that our government is too big and has too many laws...therefore it reaches into all kinds of areas that are influenced by religion.

Answer 10

I agree that religion should have nothing to do with the presidential election. What will this next president bring? Peace and harmony? We have had six milleniums worth of time to see that mankind cannot rule himself. No president can bring an end to sickness and death, in fact they often send people to their premature death in war.

I cast my vote for God's Kingdom.

Answer 11

People of the same religion tend to have the same views on issues.