I know Republicans think religion is a big issue when voting, but do democrats agree?

Question

just curious?

Judy - poor answer. only the bigot (can't remember it's name) that posted an answer is more wrong than you.

Answer 1

Reactionary religiously-motivated political activities should have no place in America. It's unfair to those with minority values and beliefs. Our country was founded by people who suffered religious persecution and for that reason, we place a high value on separation of church and state. This country has a history of being inclusive and open to religious differences.

Conservatives have been masters of using emotionally charged religiously-based issues to energize their activist supporters. It's better for conservative politicians to keep these issues at the forefront. Some of the more important social issues are being ignored because of this.

To me, the most damaging changes have been the privatization of social services, the military, and disaster recovery in America. This reduces costs, but it hurts effective programs that have a huge positive impact on our society.

To answer your question, religion should have nothing to do with your vote. In fact, some churches have lost their nonprofit status because they became political activist organizations.

Answer 2

I don't know every democrat but I can answer for myself. I am a strong Christian, have been all of my life, have gone to a Christian College for two years, have an augmented major in Religious Studies and lead a spiritual life. But I don't vote according to my belief system because the Bible says to render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's; in other words, whoever is in congress at the time is the one I pledge allegiance to. I don't have to believe in their ways of running the country, but I do respect that office, if not the man.

I was out of the country for ten years and come back to hear about red and blue and have no idea what all of that means. And conservative and liberal. Labels mean nothing, it is what is anyone political doing to make this country livable for all legalized citizens and not just the rich?

Answer 3

I am a Democrat yet I usually end up voting Republican because of my religious beliefs. Particularly because i'm against abortion. i realize thats not necessarily a religious issue but nonetheless its is a big issue for christians. Democrats usually align themselves along the prochoice side whereas this shouldn't even be a partisan issue! i've written the democratic party to start producing some pro-life candidates.

Answer 4

Not all republicans think religion is so big. I do, and thats why I am GOP.

But many republicans just support other things on the platform.

Most Dem's are too liberal to be "true" religion followers...

So you won't see that a lot. Some dems dont know why they are democrat... and though they are christian, don't understand that the platform is not in support of biblical views.

Answer 5

I think you have to remember in terms of the Republicans, it's one segment of the GOP party that votes Republican, primarily based upon the Religious Right's viewpoints on abortion and gay marriage.

As a person who more closely allies herself with the Democratic party, I can tell you that many of the DNC principles actually relate closer to Biblical principles. Especially when dealing with the least of these.

But, I think I'm in the minority here.

Answer 6

It's always amazing to me that it seems that Americans always have to split everything into two, and only two choices.

Everything has to be left/right, Democrat/Republican, atheist/Christian - never any shades of grey, or any other choices at all.

Regardless of the fact that both American parties are farther to the right than anything in Canadian politics, I don't see how religion can possibly be inextricably linked to a particular political affiliation.

Y'all are just weird.

Answer 7

I don't think all republicans think religion is a big issue.

(Political moderate who has voted for both parties and has a mix of ideas that don't seem to fix perfectly in either--when I vote republican religion is never one of my issues. I would vote for an atheist without hesitation if they gave me the best mix of things I'm looking for).

Answer 8

I think both Republicans and Democrats love power too much to worry about actual religious beliefs. They will talk a big game though.

Answer 9

I think everybody thinks it's a big issue. It's pretty normal. If someone is of a certain religion, then of course they are going to have certain moral beliefs that go along with it. And if their moral beliefs aren't the same as the voters, then how can they possibly fight for the same things?

Answer 10

I am a republican and I dont think religion is a big issue compared to some of the other issues there are.