Well why don't atheists do something about it, instead of whining about it?
I am sure that a theist can give you some pointers on how to the government works. You know like talking or writing to your congressman, petitions, public forums, stuff like that.
Unless you like to whine. If so, by all means whine away.
2007-11-30 18:22:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am repeating this statement made from an atheist.
Eating babies? Okay, where did that come from?
No I don't think it is right, but what is even more wrong is to complain about it and not do anything about it. If some atheists groups are, well good for them.
2007-11-30 18:33:52 · update #1
Doesn't answer my question. So how are atheists actively fighting these laws? Do they like to play the victim?
2007-11-30 18:35:42 · update #2
Thumbs up Punch.
2007-11-30 18:36:35 · update #3
Yousedum, wrong Charlie. I don't have to think about my beliefs 24/7, it is like my toe always there. When I walk I use more than just my toe to get me forward.
2007-11-30 18:46:51 · update #4
I hate it when people make outlandish statements without facts to support them.
2007-11-30 20:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These laws are all unconstitutional. And the courts will declare them so as soon as a case reaches them. United States Constitution, Article VI, Clause 3 The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but NO RELIGIOUS TEST SHALL EVER BE REQUIRED as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.
2016-05-27 01:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'to hold a job in office'?
What exactly do you mean by that?
Do you mean an elected office? Because if that is what you mean you are absolutely wrong. There are no tests of religion as a requirement to hold a public office in any state in the US. That would be unconstitutional and would be thrown out of any court.
2007-11-30 19:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Dutch atheist, and I whine about it, yes.
US politics influences the entire planet. But I have nothing to say about it. Yet, in 7 US states an atheist is not allowed to hold a job in office. And it disgusts me.
And I will keep whining about it.
2007-11-30 18:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
What states? Show me a reputable source that says a politician has to declare their religion in any state position.
EDIT: wikipedia is a public forum (much like this one). It is NOT a reputable source (much like this site). As has been said, such laws would be unconstitutional and, IF they were on the books, would be overturned in a heartbeat.
2007-11-30 18:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by gumby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is in a few states constitution, but the supreme court ruled that a religious test to hold office violates the federal constitution
2007-11-30 18:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by Salvador 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You're the one whining.
Yes, there are a few Bible Belt states with those laws on the books but nobody worries about them. They're unenforceable and unconstitutional. Any state AG would cave immediately.
2007-11-30 18:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
how do you know there arent atheists already holding a job in office in those seven states? seeing as how it is also against the law to hire based on religious affiliation its very possible.
2007-11-30 18:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by god_of_the_accursed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid that some theists' idea of helping atheists out with that would be to convert them.
2007-11-30 18:25:45 · answer #9 · answered by ultraviolet1127 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
And you Americans say you are a free country what bull SHlT
Move to Canada where it is illegal to restrict some one from having a job because of their faith or lack of it
2007-11-30 18:37:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋