The candidates who are already discussing religion, such as Huckabee, Romney...
2007-12-12 07:10:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Romney was only discussing his religion for the same as JFK. JFK was a Catholic and many people did not know enough about Catholicism to be comfortable voting for him. Same as Romney, some still think they have several wives, so he felt he needed to let the American people know him as a man with Mormon beliefs, but that would not effect his decisions for our country.
For Huckabee, he brought it up to put the spot light on Romney. To cast judgment on his opponent.
2007-12-12 08:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by My Baby! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't have been an issue if some holier than thou sort hadn't started in on Romney. The issue is not that important. Instead of talking about what really matters those idiots are talking about religion in a secular job. What a waste of time and hot air.
2007-12-12 07:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it should be an issue. I mean, haven't we learned anything from JFK's speech in the 60s. Are we still that paranoid of a theocracy?
I would really like to here what all of them consider issues and what an administration under them would mean to the country. I don't care who takes communion as long as it isn't at the Church of Satan.
2007-12-12 07:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It seems that the issues are never the center of a Republican campaign. They choose to debate non-issues, such as Religious, and sexual preferences. I guess that appeals to their base.
2007-12-12 07:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our Constitution separates church and state for a reason. So that our hearts don't mess with our heads. Religious in politics is used to insight emotion, and any politician that uses it is trying to hide from the relevant issues.
2007-12-12 07:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not want to hear about their religions. I would much rather hear their plans for our great country! However, for those that live their lives solely on the literal interpretations of the Bible, it would be important to them. I don't agree with it, but I understand it.
2007-12-12 07:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think they should keep it to themselves. Religion and politics should never mix. This country was founded on religious FREEDOM which simply means we are free to practice any religion we choose. Church and state should be kept separate.
2007-12-12 07:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by katydid 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Personally... they shouldn't have mentioned it. Mitt shouldn't have had a speech, because I don't really care what he is... I care what he says, and how he votes off that... ... they both don't have a great voting record.
But neither does Hillary... and Obama is too young to look at his overall voting record (to be fair).... BUT
Ron Paul does seem to have a squeeky clean record that NOBODY could ever top... it's almost perfect!
2007-12-12 07:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by AckDuScheisse!! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't care. Really, it doesn't matter to me what religion someone is, I just want to know how they're going to run the country.
I also think it's a shame that they feel they have to.
2007-12-12 07:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by leonorfarfan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it to be inappropriate. Religion and politics don't belong in the same room.
2007-12-12 07:19:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋