I want to get involved in politics, but I am an agnostic and childless. I feel that those two issues alone, regardless of my stance on issues, would discount me from getting elected.
2007-12-18 09:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by Jason K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
The truth is that the majority of americans don't really don't believe they know what happens after death so they are agnostics. They don't admit it for social, political and financial advantages. So our history shuns atheists and agonstics. It's tough to row upstream. But it sure makes it easier to know who you are, think clearer, tougher than you would been otherwise and ahead of your time.
Until the majority are no longer feeling threathened by these "free spirits" they will still insist religion and faith are a fact and they will indocrinate their very young children as they were as well.
So the answer you ask will be reflected by the pro and against checks for my answer to yours.
2007-12-18 10:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by v147m26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about your faith or family that would get my vote, it's what I think you'd do for me that matters.
Sure, in some places, you have to resonate with the populace- you have to have congruent features like faith and family. (Look at Iran or the bible belt for examples.) But for those of us who are more moderate, it's about your platform and credibility.
So much about getting elected is subjective- do you come across as "honest" or "decent?" How can a voter measure these qualities? Can't. That's why there are campaign managers and campaign workers and speechwriters- these folks create the image most favorable to the most voters.
Want to get into politics? Go for it!
2007-12-18 17:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone cares if you have kids or not, but the majority of voters do so it might make you harder to relate to.
I don't care about a person's religious beliefs...although I have to admit I wouldn't vote for a Muslim, and I try not to vote for Baptists (who are mostly conservative republicans and after George W..I wouldn't vote for a republican on my local school board). I'm not saying that this is fair or right of me, but I wouldn't.
I'm Catholic, but I've voted for Protestants, Jewish people and to be honest I've voted for people who's religion is unknown to me...I don't care as long as they aren't republican.
Most people are agnostic if they really admit it, I'm not most of the time, but I am sometimes.
And people...and agnostic doesn't believe there is no God...an agnostic isn't sure and doesn't think we ever can be sure....know what the question is before you go off on this person for not believing in God.
2007-12-18 17:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism and agnosticism, do not equate with childlessness. Anyway there are plenty of all 3 in politics - some even get elected.
2007-12-18 23:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe in a blue state! Even though your religious beliefs are not supposed to be a factor, the NEOCONS are sure to raise the issue. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-12-18 17:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that an atheist would never be elected.. Too many people in this country believe whole hearted in their religion..
2007-12-18 17:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by BRANDON S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no...myself being atheist knows that people arent too accepting, and the actual chances of getting votes from anyone besides an ahteist would be nearly impossible
2007-12-18 17:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by John G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
80% of us beleive in God. So what does that tell you?
2007-12-18 17:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋