Let's assume that an atheist was elected president of the united states.?

Question

And that atheist, who although did not engage in tactics intended to demean people of faith, he still held several atheist opinions about theist. These opinion would be as followed:
"Theist are delusional, because they believe in something that obviously don't exist"
"Theist do not have the capability to be logical"
"Theist cannot grasp science"
"Religion can only lead to violence"

And other popular opinions about theism and religion. So how would these opinions affect the way that he will represent the citizens that are theist? Would it be right or wrong for the theist population to question him about these beliefs? Do you think that theist would be justified in assuming that they would not be treated fairly, because he had these opinions? By what frameworkd would he represent the theist community? Would he represent them under the opinion that they are delusional or under the opinion that they are american citizens of faith?

I am not making assumptions. The opinions that I have posted are the opinions that I have seen here on Y!A. Opinions that have come from people who claimed that they are atheist. So, I didn't know that I had the responsibility to assume that they are in fact not atheist but anti-theist.

Despite the PC harshness of the opinions that is the opinion of a vast majority of atheist. If any elected president has an opinion about something, this will shape how he may represent his nation. The constitution holds true, however no president has used the constitution 100% in how to represent citizens. A president's opinions and wisdom both come into play.

We don't elect a president because he is a constitution guru. If that was the case political science and government teachers would only be allowed to be president.

So according to some his opinions would not influence how he would represent atheist. This not true, because everyone whether they are atheist or theist impressions of someone is originally shaped by their opinions. Yes those opinions change, but the anchor is still there.

Answer 1

I don't think that it would matter a whole lot anyway, since it isn't really the President who controls policy anyway, but rather a network of secret societies, religious organizations, and governmental bureaucracy.

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Answer 2

I don't know why anyone thinks the church and state aren't already separate. There is no state law that anyone has to follow any religion. There is no federal law to that effect either. The government has given people the right to determine their own religious preferences, up to and including satanism. Now how anybody can come up with some idea that our government forces people to worship God is beyond me. So maybe the government tries to maintain some of the faith that got us here in the first place - does that mean anything more than respect toward the founding fathers?
You have asked an excellent question but I really think that until the end comes there will be a man of God's choosing in the place of power in this country, unless we turn our backs on Israel.

Answer 3

Our current Prez Bush has publicly stated that Wiccans are not humane, and therefore he will not let recieve any funding to run social service programs.

His Daddy Bush said that atheists are not citizens.

I can see why you are afraid that if an atheist is elected to office, they might decide that turn about is fair play.

But honestlyl atheists are the least trusted and liked group in America. There are far too many Christians who hate atheists, so you don't need to worry or speculate that an atheist will get elected and treat theists the same sh**tty way that theists have treated non-theists.

Answer 4

Assuming an atheist would actually get elected President, he would have to be a moderate atheist, one who would have just one opinion about people of faith:

"They are mistaken".

The opinions you have quoted are wild generalizations. Granted a few atheists do use them. But not the bright ones, and certainly not one elected by the population of a largely Christian population.

Incidentally, George Bush Snr famously said "Atheists should not be treated as patriots, or indeed citizens. This is one nation under God."

Answer 5

A presidents job is to be commander in chief of the military amongst other things, and to uphold the Constitution as it is. All presidents are held to this standard. Religion or lack thereof makes no difference.

An American citizen is an American citizen regardless of faith.

There wouldn't be any difference. And frankly, to be a politician I think one can't truly be a religious person(despite what they may profess) .

Answer 6

fairly narrow. the united states is an exceedingly religious united states. genuinely, human beings right this moment attend church extra circumstances each week than individuals who lived for the time of the time of the start of the country. it quite is genuine. yet I do have self assurance that for the time of sometime in my lifetime (i'm 34) that there'll be an agnostic or atheist President.

Answer 7

Anyone can make a good president and there is so many great people who never believed in God but everyone has there own decision to make and that will determine where they will spend eternity. I do not believe Christianity leads to violence but do believe false Christianity leads to violence. look at the so called only church that is catholics and what have they done throughout the history. Can we call t5hem Christians when they killed God's people who worshiped Him and for Who Jesus Christ died on the cross. There faith is blind and we cannot call them Christians because we see how they behave

Answer 8

Like Jeff, I believe the prez would keep church and state separate, as it should be now. Personally, I don't think it would make a big difference whether or not we had an atheist president. I do not believe the person elected to that position would let his theological views, or lack of, interfere with his representation of the general public.

Answer 9

We've had several atheist heads of government in Australia. I don't recall them voicing any of those opinions or mistreating religious believers of various types. Might be something to do with the basic principle of keeping religious belief and government separate. I gather there's something about that in your constitution.

So, no. I don't tthink theists could be justified in thinking they won't represent their interests fairly.

Answer 10

The constitution says there should be no religious tests for office or state establishment of religion. An atheist would avoid those things far better then any theist could.

I'm an atheist, but have no problem voting for liberal christians. I would hope that attitude could be returned.

Answer 11

Every President taking the oath of office (except Bush, who had his fingers crossed behind his back) swears to uphold the Constitution, period.

Your fears are unwarranted.

I am an atheist and if elected president would uphold my Constitutional oath to protect all citizens and their freedoms of belief.