2007-12-12 06:30:00 · 30 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
NOTE: I am not picking on Atheists, but if I ask the same question of Christians, their answer will be a Chrisitan, and if Muslim, their answer would be a Muslim (Most Likely)
2007-12-12 06:31:00 · update #1
Hi James!
Hi Skallite!
Hi Zoplax! (who were you before my absence?)
I really would like to think that if I were faced with an election between two candidates - 1 Christian, 1 Muslim, that I wouldn't allow religion to play a part in my choice. Because in general, as it stands in previous elections and in the current one - it hasn't and it won't. HOWEVER, if I am 100% completely honest with myself (and you) I think that after Sept. 11th, and with what all I see on the news that goes on in Muslim countries, I am afraid on some level and I think I would choose the Christian. Please don't attack me folks, I am being honest. Not saying that would be right or even justified, just saying that if I am totally honest, I don't think I would be able to flip the switch and vote for a Muslim as Pres. of my country (at least at this point in my life).
2007-12-12 06:39:00 · update #2
Julian ---- in my continued efforts to be completely honest, if it were between a Christian and and Atheist, I'd choose whichever candidate I felt was more likely to make changes in our nation that would positively impact/affect ME and other Americans - I would not base it on faith, or lack thereof.
Between and Atheist and a Muslim - at this point in time, given my fear from events of recent years, I would choose Atheist. AGAIN, not saying that's right or justified, but just where I am now if I am truly honest with you.
2007-12-12 06:42:05 · update #3
Mrs. S --- You're so right! We do need some help to improve or foreign policy and much of our foreing relations!
MMIV (or however you have it) --- I know many Christians as well who believe that their faith should be their way of life, I try to live a Christian life as well - in my opinion and understanding of the Christian faith, that includes being tolerant of people of other faiths/beliefs, and I for one, do think that Church and State should be seperate. I do know a handful of Christians who do not necessarily think that way though. But I do know what you're sayin'.
2007-12-12 06:52:48 · update #4
Hi Zalem!
I've been away for quite some time, have had some free moments the past day or two/few - it's so great to Q&A with the old gang a bit!
2007-12-12 07:16:41 · update #5
If I were to chose base on religion then it is a Christian.
I have many reasons, mainly is a Christian is able to separate the State from the Church. The Muslim, even the moderate one, can't. They live by their belief, and so it will effect their office. A Muslim will tell you that Islam is a Way of Life. If their in office. It will be their life as well as the people. In one way or another, their faith will not be separate from the state.
P.S. Just my opinion.
Edit,
Mrs S, the question is, how do you know it is the best plan. Politician is popularity/ beauty contest. Can you tell who is telling the truth! and who is just feeding us lots of spoon full of sugar! I sure can't. What we want and need is one thing, and what we will get is another.
Mellie Mel VT, My opinion is not only based on one factor, but many. It is based on personal experience and my logic, imperfect as it may be. For example, you find that many countries, such as England and Australia. Muslims are asking for Sharia laws. That is Islamic laws. That gives you an idea that a Muslim live by their faith, and religion is part of them in everything, that is the fact.
Thank you,
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas
2007-12-12 06:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 1⤋
Wait a second here, I am a Christian and my first question will always be where do they stand on the issues, both faced at the time and what is their future vision for the country. I would prefer the one that obviously most matches mine for the future vision of the US be they Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Toaist, Atheist, Pagan or anything else. Which I have often not found among professing Christians.How will they acheive it and do they have the qualifications and skills to be able to do so.
2007-12-12 06:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't choose using this criteria. Being Muslim or Christian isn't really germaine to the job. I'd like to know what their policies are...what their views are on issues that concern me. Then I'd vote the best I could. Being Christian or Muslim? I've never considered a candidates religious affliliation yet. I don't intend to start now.
2007-12-12 06:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by Night Owl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't answering the question, as I am not an atheist. However, although I am politically a liberal, and if I were American, I would tend to vote one of the more leftist candidates from the Democrats, my present favourite among the Republicans is Huckabee - not for his political ideas, but for the kind of man he seems to be. I tend to steer clear of all those who my fellow evangelicals support just because of my allergy to the "christian right" - but the man's character impresses me in spite of everything. As I say, he wouldn't have my vote - he is just at present my favourite republican.
2007-12-12 09:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God I wish you did not vote.... please do not..... you have to get larger expert than what you exhibit..... for my part if I noticed a a few one professing to be a True Christian and doing as you describe, I might vote towards them definitely... no one of the crucial True Christian Faith might propose any motion that might result in any variety of theocracy..... An atheist with an ethical, sincere, with exact information of the purpose of The Constitution of The United States of America..... and who had actually tested that.... might be the best candidate for president.... this sort of one might act for ALL residents and haven't any individual schedule....... lamentably now we have by no means had this sort of guy within the White House
2016-09-05 09:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although highly unlikely, I'd love to see a Muslim president, simply because I have high doubts that would ever happen. As for a christian president, most of them are christian, but in name only. (to get the votes you know).
How about this question, a christian president or an atheist president?
2007-12-12 06:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not American, But I would never choose a Muslim as a president. However bad the Christian would be, he would be much tolerant, understanding, and non-fanatic than a Muslim.
2007-12-12 07:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mel!
Given that Bush is a born-again Christian and that under his "regime" over 3800 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq thanks to the war, I would choose a Muslim. I happen to know a Muslim who happens to be an excellent parent as well as a patriotic American, I'd have far more hope in his ability to lead the nation, for example.
EDIT: I was z0plax before that account was deleted, we don't know each other but you responded nicely to one of my silly VT-specific questions. Plus I think I sent you a message to say your avatar was hot, but that's beside the point. ;-)
2007-12-12 06:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Whichever is the better politician and is going to do the best for the country and the world.
Why on Earth does the belief system of the President matter? Unless it impacts the above, who cares?
2007-12-12 06:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by Simon T 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm English I do not get a say in who the Americans choose to govern the UK. I just get to elect puppets and lap poodles.
2007-12-12 06:34:03 · answer #10 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋