2007-12-04 23:42:18 · 12 answers · asked by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Only if his religion is in direct conflict with the law . . . For instance, thou shall not kill and the death penalty.
2007-12-04 23:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is a factor (I am a Christian).
As it pertains to Romney however, his Mormonism (which I do not like) has not removed him from my consideration. I may yet vote for him.
I have worked with Mormons in the Republican Party for years. We have the same values. Romney has made it clear that he is not running to be a Mormon President but the President of the United States (and all that entails).
I must say however that I would never vote for a Muslim for example under any circumstances at all. Why? I view different religions differently.
So yes religion is a significant factor for me.
2007-12-05 09:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Calvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like someone to practice the religion that is the same as mine so that I know his/her decisions will be parallel, however, just because someone believes in something different, doesn't mean all their thoughts and actions would be evil.
Religion is a factor, but certainly not the only one.
2007-12-05 08:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by aelp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if it is an extremists position the candidate takes. Would not vote for any religious leader for President, for instance.
2007-12-05 13:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American constitution does not discriminate between Races, Religion, Gender, Language. But in reality it is not so.The society is not fully evolved. It takes on a conservative estimate at least another half century .
Religion plays important role in Islamic countries, some countries of Europe but they don't keep it garbed.
2007-12-05 08:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important because I want someone who believes the same as me. I want someone who has the same morals as me. That is why the religion of a Presidential candidate is important to me. Since they are going to represent me.
2007-12-05 08:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by DeeLC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because of my religion I do not vote because I think that religion does not have anything to do with politics,but if Jesus was here in person wanting votes I'd vote for him.
2007-12-05 07:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Catholic but anybody who has to shout to the world how religious they are generally makes me doubt their intentions.
I'd like them to have a religious background but when running for President i'm looking at other issues first.
2007-12-05 08:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by Alex G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's the LACK of religion that's the factor.......separation of church and state.
2007-12-05 08:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mezmarelda 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not really. as long as i feel sure that there will be no further errosion of our liberty from the aclu supported by the candidate
2007-12-05 08:31:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Usually believers are afraid of a higher being & the consequences of one's acts, thereby they might do the right thing for society. But non-believers are not afraid of a higher being & are not afraid of the consequences of their vile acts, thereby doing anything they please & leading societies into immmorality & total decadence. So religion plays a vital part."
2007-12-05 07:54:32 · answer #11 · answered by Din2600 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋