Is this something that really would not affect public policy?
Isn't it important for voters to know if their President would respect their right to their own religous beliefs? And considering that political heads of state throughout history have used religion to justify wars, persecutions, expulsions, etc., isn't important for the voters to know that the candidate is not one who is pre-disposed to such behaviours?
2007-12-16 02:16:38 · 15 answers · asked by Pascha 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I don't believe what religion they are should have as much significance as to how they treat their religion and others as they go through the campaign trail.
We are a blended country...they need to show respect to people's personal choices or they would have a hard time running this country and dealing with other countries that are predominant in other religions.
2007-12-16 02:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by Amethyst369_98 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because religion is a significant part of the culture of the US. 80% of Americans adhere to some Christian religion and 5% adhere to another religion, 15% are agnostic, atheist or don't adhere to any religion. The president, as a representative of the people, should be a believer. Also, the presidential system, depends more on the POTUS to represent the American people morally than a prime minister system. The POTUS is the chief law enforcement official, head statesman and commander of the military, some significant sign of his morality is a reassuring sign to many Americans.
2007-12-16 02:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by JJHantsch 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The US was based on religious convictions. Even the democrats believe in religion. Can you imagine voting for an athiest? Common laws and universal laws are based off of a religious belief world wide. If not then you have dictatorships or socialism.
2007-12-16 02:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by dwjohn15765 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering that Jefferson and Madison both drifted towards atheism, I don't think it matters, but many people of faith believe that America should be a religious state like Iran, with all our laws based on the Bible.
2007-12-16 02:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by lesroys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the voter has to determine whether a candidate has a religious belief or a religious agenda. That's where i draw the line.
2007-12-16 02:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by brandon r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Becaust that is personal, between himself/herself and the all mighty?
On other hand, it should be considered, because the voters may not want a muslim president when the muslim terrorists are trying to kill us.
2007-12-16 02:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by T E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-11 09:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should definitely be considered by the voters if the candidate states that his or her religious beliefs will influence his or her presidency!!!
2007-12-16 02:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by Monk 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
This was a big question when J.F. Kennedy was running for office. He was the first Catholic president. If the country had voted non-Catholic in that election, we would have missed a great president.
2007-12-16 02:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by Alicia 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do care about their religious beliefs.
If they make policy for the good of all the country based on their personal religious beliefs I have a problem with that and I wouldn't vote for them.
2007-12-16 02:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋