I know that not only Conservatives are religious, but religious tactics are usually drawn to Conservative voters. That is why I specifically said Conservatives. I am aware that there are Christian Reps., Dems, and liberals. No need to re-educate me on this subject. Thanks!
2007-11-02 05:23:20 · 18 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
cvq, good point. I know that there other religious people that belong to different parties. And I know that NOT ALL conservatives are religious. This question was direct towards those who were. And usually religion in politics comes for those who are Conservative.
2007-11-02 05:34:03 · update #1
Also, I know this already. There are Conservative Republican and Democrats. I am aware of this. This question was for them as well.
2007-11-02 05:35:12 · update #2
I am NOT attacking Christians. Did you witness me insulting Christians? NO! It's just a question I wanted to ask, that's all. I am NOT bashing or making fun of.
2007-11-02 05:39:31 · update #3
I don't know how to answer. You say you are educated about religion in politics, but you say that you believe it's the conservatives who use appeals to God.
Martin Luther King called segregation "sinful" and "contrary to God's law." He used the moral authority of his religion to shame America into seeing the cruel error of its ways and changing for the better.
Washington, Lincoln and FDR also appealed to God. Read Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.
I think the problem some have with "religious influence in government" is really a problem with those who oppose same-sex marriage and abortion on demand.
PS Why is the presence of Democrat candidates in the pulpits of Baptist churches seemingly exampt from these types of complaints about "religion and politics?"
EDIT: Thanks for response. I base ALL of my arguments about topics here on "secular" societal concerns.
I just get a bit (over) sensitive about attacks on Christians. My answer refers to them in general, not necessarily what you asked.
No, I didn't mean to indicate that this question was an attack on Christians at all. My sincere apologies if my words were ill-chosen. Thanks, and all the best.
:)
2007-11-02 05:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I believe that I have the wisdom to know when a politician is being sincere or when he/she is pandering for votes. As a Christian--and a voter--I am much more interested in someone who "walks the walk" rather than someone who "talks the talk."
2007-11-02 06:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, They never "got" my vote based on their use of God. I do however tend to vote for the candidate that upholds God's laws. This information can be accessed through their voting record.
That means that yes I would vote for a non believer who also upheld God's laws through their own sense of morality.
Politics and religion are separate issues for me...intelligence and morality is more the order for voting day.
2007-11-02 05:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Erinyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think politics should be in the pulpit at all. It is equally repulsive for an evangelical church to have a con up there spewing politics as it is for a lib to go to an african-american church to do the same thing. I'm sure we've all seen the clips on the news. It's happened on both sides and needs to stop.
2007-11-02 05:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sometime it is embarrassing to be pandered to by liars.
Plus pretending to be able to legislate Christian ideology seems to be a bit unconstitutional.
So it put us in the position of supporting a liar that is claiming he will make laws in regards to any religion.
What is it about the Constitution that is so hard for politicians to understand?
2007-11-02 05:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by whirling W dervish 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Its not necessary to listen to religious ranting, I would believe those who feel conservative look beyond some forms of "get the vote" just as those who are liberal look beyond some of the prime beliefs within their party. I personally focus on those issues that will alter my way of life and those around me. I simply ignore those that are irrelevant.
2007-11-02 05:33:21 · answer #6 · answered by rance42 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am. I'm a conservative Democrat, who is also a Christian, and I have been insulted for years that God is a tool for political gain.
2007-11-02 05:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yes I am!
I would not vote for anyone that isn't a Christian but I don't need any politician playing for my vote by pulling on my Christian belief heartstrings.
I will vote for the candidate that is in most alignment with my beliefs based on their previous voting record.
2007-11-02 05:33:59 · answer #8 · answered by LadySable 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that people who view it in this manner are naive about the way politics and our separation of powers works.
I will continue to vote for Christians, because I view them as stemming the tide socially, which I think is healthy for our children.
2007-11-02 05:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian. I'm a Conservative.
I seperate the two when finding a candidate.
Sorry....I don't buy into politicians who talk that way.
2007-11-02 05:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by ahedou2 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋