2007-12-18 05:14:37 · 12 answers · asked by Clarance C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
A more relevant question for a Presidential candidate would be - do you know and understand the Constitution? A few good follow ups would be - What is the role of the Executive branch, as defined by the Constitution, and how would you seek to change or maintain that definition?
2007-12-18 05:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by sweatyshavedpits 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The people who keep trying to make a person's religion a basis for how people should vote are being un-American in a very fundamental way. Article 6 of the Constitution clearly states that a person's religion shall not be a requirement for holding any public office.
Article 6--and the first Ammendment--reflect American values and traditions of religious diversity and freedom. Ironic, isn't it? Its only the religious right tha tmake such a nois about their supposed "patriotismm" who don't respect and adhere to TRADITIONAL American beliefs and values--they are the only ones who try to make a person's religious beliefs a "litmus test" for candidates.
2007-12-18 05:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Read your consitution. See below:
"The "no religious test" clause of the United States Constitution is found in Article VI, section 3, and states that:
“ ...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States. ”
This has been interpreted to mean that no federal employee, whether elected or appointed, "career" or "political," can be required to adhere to or accept any religion or belief. This clause immediately follows one requiring all federal and state officers to take an oath of support to the Constitution
2007-12-18 05:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think personal religion or lack of religion should matter in a race deciding who is better to lead this country. The fact is, government should not use their own personal religion in the process of making laws and policies. Establishment clause prohibits the government to endorse or further specific religions, thus the personal religion of the candidate shouldn't matter because they shouldn't use their religion in the process of their work.
2007-12-18 05:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by graduate student 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 04:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its never asked but they volunteer their religious beliefs all the time to try to get the dummy vote. I wish all politicians were atheists, then maybe some progressive ideas and smart legislation would be passed.
2007-12-18 05:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Absolutely not- you start wading into sticky constitutional situations that way. If the candidate would like to volunteer their religious beliefs (or disbeliefs), that's their prerogative, just as if they decide to keep it to themselves.
2007-12-18 05:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Beardog 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you want to ask them.. go for it.. it's a free country.. but for me personally.. so long as religion is kept out of government.. I don't care what religion they claim (or lack there of)
2007-12-18 05:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by pip 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it matters to the voters then yes.
2007-12-18 05:20:36 · answer #9 · answered by Ch 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they should be asked if they will uphold the law.
2007-12-18 05:18:10 · answer #10 · answered by Holy Cow! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋