...in what ways do you think the other candidates would try to use that candidates atheism against him or her? Or do you not think that it would be an issue at all?
Just curious about how people see this issue.
2007-12-20 13:05:59 · 26 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Phree: Exactly how many original questions are there on here? I think that should be considered before raking me over the coals.
2007-12-20 13:22:56 · update #1
I think the Democrats would only use that as an issue as a last resort, it at all, in the primaries. Most, if not all, of them, are sensible, non-bigoted egalitarians.
The Republicans, on the other hand, being RRR cultists, or deep in the pocket of that cult, would VICIOUSLY attack any opponent on that basis. And actually be stupid and hateful enough to take PRIDE in doing so!
As for myself, if a candidate happened to be an atheist, but was a sensible egalitarian and intelligent on other issues (such as ENDING this murderous and illegal war that Warmonger-in-Thief Bush started), his being an atheist would be a NON-issue. I couldn't care less what any person's religious beliefs are just as long as they are considerate of people and do their jobs right.
To "damo_man" -- HOORAY for Australia!! I hope I live long enough to see the USA become that sensible!!
2007-12-20 13:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can pretty much be assured that it would be an issue.
From a personal perspective, I do not assume things about a person just because they are atheist, I do not automatically question their sense of morals, humanity, or justice etc......
If all things between the two candidates were equal, and this was the deciding issue. I would want the candidate who believes like I do, that we are accountable to God.
PS., isn't it the point of a government of representation--"by the people, for the people, of the people", to have a candidate who most clearly speaks for you? And isn't it still a "majority rules", government? If the atheist gets the most votes, we will have an atheist president, if the "religious" candidate does.........
2007-12-20 13:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As shocking as this will be to you...I would not vote for any candidate who did not have good morale standards....even if they say they are Christian....There are a few running right now as Republicans and they are not fooling anyone but themselves.... Conservatives are not voting for them..
I just watched the Candidates Christmas ADS...excuse me,,,their Happy Holiday ADS....Only Mike Huckabee rang true...most didn't mention Jesus at all or even say Merry Christmas,,Hillary was all about the gifts,,no mention of the reason for the season....the ex Mayor of NY,,was a joke all around...maybe the worst of the lot....,I didn't see one from Romney...that's odd.
Obama tried to cover all bases with Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas...so irritated both sides...
What Holiday, Obama, are you celebrating? Tell us again what great faith you have when you don't even mention the name of Jesus on a Holiday devoted to him?
I wouldn't be surprised if you scratched a couple of them,,you just might find an atheist in disguise...
2007-12-20 14:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they'd simply go with the general arguments; i.e., "Blasphemous.. non-believer.. without faith.. morally unstable...," etc.
I don't think it would immediately be an issue. But even if it isn't, they'd MAKE it an issue.
Despite the growing numbers of atheists, the United States is still primarily a theistic region. Hence, it will be easy to overthrow a candidate with beliefs that differ from the majority.
But.. it *should* NOT be an issue. I know it would, but I don't think it ever should be.
2007-12-20 13:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same ways that Christians use the fact that we are atheists against us. Morals, No belief in god so how could we trust them. And of course it would be an issue. It's an issue making sure that all of the candidates are believers!
2007-12-20 13:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would definitely be a heavily discussed and often mentioned issue throughout the elections and debates. I do not think that at this point an atheist would win the presidency (that is, if he/she is a very devout atheist, not someone who just isn't religious). I think that our largely christian nation will not feel comfortable with an atheist president because it is so different from what this country was founded upon. I am not saying that I am necessarily against an atheist president, I just think that it doesn't seem likely for he/she to be elected into the presidency.
2007-12-20 13:16:03 · answer #6 · answered by sg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think very many of the candidates would use atheism against them because they know they would be offending many voters which could cost them the election.
There's no doubt it would be an issue for the voters with a religion. No conservative would vote for them, but I'm sure they would be running democratic anyway. I believe in God, but religion doesn't really affect how I vote...unless they were Muslim...just being honest.
2007-12-20 13:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by ashley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would be a huge issue.
Worse than Obama being a "Muslim".
I don't really know why, but atheism just doesn't tickle alot of people's fancies. Niether does extreme God-based beliefs.
I am a Christian, but I would vote for an atheist before I would allow the church to govern me.
2007-12-20 13:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would most certainly be an issue.
I'd imagine the religious candidates attempting to call into question the Atheist's morality.
The lie in that is morality is not the providence of religion; it is a human trait.
2007-12-20 13:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by tczubernat 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No candidate has agreed with me on each and every difficulty, yet i could vote for who represents me the main and faith isn't probable an considerable ingredient as long as their positions could be honest to anybody.
2016-10-02 04:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋