There was a time when it was a common belief that a Catholic, a Jew, or an African American would never be elected to the highest office in the land. At least 2 out of 3 of those axioms have fallen by the wayside (I'm not sure if there was ever a Jewish president. I'm also not sure if there ever was a president elected who did not believe at least publicly in a supreme being)
jlawjlaw1: I VOTED YES, BUT IT DOES NOT SEEM IN LINE WITH THE IDEA THAT THE US REPRESENTS
It does seem to fly in the face of the so called separation of church and state. I can't remember a presidential candidate, who during a campaign didn't put his religious credentials on parade. I think it would be a refreshing change for a candidate to come right out and say he's a non believer. Of course that would cost him the vote of every evangelical voter even if he was running against Atilla the Hun.
The No Religious Test Clause of the United States Constitution is found in Article VI, paragraph 3, and states that:
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
It's not exactly an Atheist thing, but rather someone with moral values. I voted no because I don't trust anyone who does not believe in a higher power. They don't realize the implications they have on Society.
There was a time when it was a common belief that a Catholic, a Jew, or an African American would never be elected to the highest office in the land. At least 2 out of 3 of those axioms have fallen by the wayside (I'm not sure if there was ever a Jewish president. I'm also not sure if there ever was a president elected who did not believe at least publicly in a supreme being)
An Atheist would be les likely to use Christian beliefs to help start wars with Muslims, and an Atheist would be less likely to play favorites with certain religions.
.....i do not vote.....have never voted......but if i did vote- sure.......he would be far better than a christian or jew who thinks that he can go to church or temple and all his transgressions against the world will be forgiven.....an aithiest or agnostic is more aware of ethics, morality, and obligations as a mere dna creature......
Hindi, Sikh, Zoroastrian, Wiccan, Buddhist, Muslim, and anyone other religions are included? Many of them doesn't believe in a Supreme One, or a Creator, but two, many or no one.
curly28Perth, Western Australia Australia5,450 posts
Our Prime Minister is an Atheist then so am I but that doesn't mean I like her as our Prime Minister. Wheather Christian or Atheist who care's I don't shouldn't matter what they are as long as they run the country right so far not good results either way
There was a time when it was a common belief that a Catholic, a Jew, or an African American would never be elected to the highest office in the land. At least 2 out of 3 of those axioms have fallen by the wayside (I'm not sure if there was ever a Jewish president. I'm also not sure if there ever was a president elected who did not believe at least publicly in a supreme being)
Would you vote for an Atheist for President of the US ?
I'de vote for a 10 year old child before putting either a Repub or Tea party moron in there ... Even the kid would have better common sense , and definately more creativity ......
jvaski: Would you vote for an Atheist for President of the US ?
I'de vote for a 10 year old child before putting either a Repub or Tea party moron[ in there ... Even the kid would have better common sense , and definately more creativity ......
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Would you vote for an Atheist for President of the US(Vote Below)
There was a time when it was a common belief that a Catholic, a Jew, or an African American would never be elected to the highest office in the land. At least 2 out of 3 of those axioms have fallen by the wayside (I'm not sure if there was ever a Jewish president. I'm also not sure if there ever was a president elected who did not believe at least publicly in a supreme being)