How does your faith influence your politics?

Answer 1

I lack any religious affiliation or faith. Thus, my own arbitrary sense of "right" and "wrong" are what influence my political views.

This intermingling of religion and politics has gotten out of hand and is affecting the overall political climate here in the US. Some see democracy as a means, not the ends, when trying to achieve their otherwise theocratic or totalitarian goals. These people have a dangerous mindset.

Answer 2

We all have faith. Are you referring to "religious faith?" If so, I don't have any so it doesn't influence my politics. My sense of right and wrong are what guides my politics.

Answer 3

Faith is just a baseline from where to start. It entails not only your beliefs but also your ethics, your intent, perhaps even your tenacity to fighting for the right cause. But, just because one has a particular belief, it shouldn't be forced specifically on anyone. Knowing one's faith..if they are true to it, should let you know where they stand on many issues. But along with the belief, one's own bravery, courage and abilities will effect the outcome.
One of my favorite phrases came from Huckaby, who said that the republican party should just concentrate on the values they say they stand for and not worry so much about getting re elected.

Answer 4

Morality and a sense of ethics is very important to me.

This doesn't mean that I expect perfection from our leaders, but I do expect them to stand up and admit their mistakes, particularly when called on them.

I can always muster some respect for those who recognize their own errors.

I could never stand behind someone who denies their errors, or defiles others in their attempts to escape responsibility for their errors.

Answer 5

I am an agnostic and a humanist, and I despair at the influence religion, especially the right wing variety, has on the political discourse.

Politicians, Republican and Democrat are falling all over themselves to woo the faith based vote. I am certain that this is a cynical exersize for many of them who don't really believe themselves. I am very skeptical that the following people believe in God.

Guilliani
Clinton (Mr & Mrs.)
Obama
Cheney
Edwards
McCain

Answer 6

My faith is important to me for a very specific reason when I vote. I'm Deist and do not subscribe to organized religion. And because I do not, I deeply appreciate the concept of the separation of church and state. So when I vote, I try to be sure I am voting for someone who will not seek to insert their religious beliefs into the laws we all have to follow, or who wishes to turn our democratic republic into a theocracy of any sort.

Answer 7

I have faith that humanity will rise up and defeat the International Fascist Movement again and again.

Answer 8

It influences mostly how I look at things, but let's put it another way. It influences how I see what morals a candidate has and let's me better judge them.

Answer 9

I guess in a way yes. I really look for someone who will represent me. I don't need someone who is the same religion but someone openminded enough to be my President also. I will not vote for someone who promises to not represent me. So in that way yes. When someone says this is a Christian country he promises to not represent everyone else he says its not my country, this is a departure from what we used to believe about this country.

Answer 10

I pray that the Democrats will win the White House in 2008, and begin governing from a secular and non ideological perspective.