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Would you vote for an Atheist?

Would you vote for an Atheist?

  • Yes

    Votes: 70 90.9%

  • No

    Votes: 7 9.1%
  • Total voters
    77
Assuming that they weren't fanatics about it, and that their political beliefs were in line with mine, then definitely.
 
Gabriel said:
Well atheists are no different then anyone else in terms of how many are "dicks". I prefer their company personally. You must hate half the republican party.
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Probably more than half which is why I LEFT the republican party.
 
I think plenty of politicians are atheists. I have nothing to support this but I wouldn't be surprised if most are. My guess is we've all already voted for atheists even at high levels without it being known. It's just that the climate is such that anyone running for higher office has to say they believe in something.
 
The Mark said:
Depends on the Atheist in question.

What if he/she is a completely illogical individual who believes in all the conspiracy theories out there - and an atheist as well?

Would you vote for that person over, say, an individual who was a devout Christian and factored the values they acquired from that belief into their decisions?
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I didn't mean to imply that an Athiets would automatically have policies that make sense... sorry for bad wording.

Just meant IF an athiest ran with policies that make sense that weren't ordained by god, such as some Christain Right wingers that want to legislate morality on various subjects.
 
Jetboogieman said:
I didn't mean to imply that an Athiets would automatically have policies that make sense... sorry for bad wording.

Just meant IF an athiest ran with policies that make sense that weren't ordained by god, such as some Christain Right wingers that want to legislate morality on various subjects.
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Ah.

Well then I agree.
 
Your Star said:
Simple question, would you vote for a candidate if they were an atheist? Or would their atheism be a deal-breaker for you?
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For all I know, I have voted for Atheists already, since I don't have any idea what any of the candidates (beyond GW) views on religion are. I don't know and I certainly don't care. I am sure that it would be greatly talked about if the candidate was a Satan Worshipper, or something, and I would care about that, but otherwise, don't know and don't care.
 
Absolutely, in fact I'd be more apt to vote for an atheist than someone who openly talks to imaginary friends.
 
roughdraft274 said:
So... Atheists generally aren't conservative because strict interpretations of law are absolutist, which requires a God?

When I line up main line conservative beliefs and atheism I really can't figure anything that atheism would somehow prevent someone from believing in it.

Exactly what conservative tenants do you think are most opposed to atheism?
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Hey, I'm a conservative atheist and I don't think any laws are absolutist, nor do any laws of any kind require an imaginary friend in the sky. There are actually quite a few conservative atheists around, they don't tend to be as vocal as the liberal side.
 
molten_dragon said:
Assuming that they weren't fanatics about it, and that their political beliefs were in line with mine, then definitely.
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Yeah, but we are talking about atheists, not fanatics. Most people who aren't fanatical wouldn't vote for any fanatic for any reason... right?
 
Cephus said:
Hey, I'm a conservative atheist and I don't think any laws are absolutist, nor do any laws of any kind require an imaginary friend in the sky. There are actually quite a few conservative atheists around, they don't tend to be as vocal as the liberal side.
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Are you a social conservative or just a fiscal one? I for one can't think of a how an atheist could rationalize social conservative opinions without being able to reference the bible or some religious authority.
 
Manc Skipper said:
How can anyone fanatically lack a belief?
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They can't.

It is possible, however, to fanatically believe that there is nothing to believe in...

But I think most atheists simply don't believe anything is available to believe in, with no "fanatical" factor.
 
mac said:
I believe in God, though I'm far from devout. Further, I feel that if you choose to believe in something else or nothing at all, that's your business. I disagree that you think that Parents shouldn't teach their children about their religions....once they get old enough to decide for themselves they will. Personally I've seen far more disparaging remarks made by atheists to the religious than I have the opposite. You just made one in your post. When it comes to matters of faith, there are plenty of things I disagree with, but I try to do it respectfully. Most atheists I know...most, not all.....don't bother with the same courtesy.
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My father was a Wesleyan minister turned conservative politician. I don't particularly care if your offended by what I believe with regards to child rearing. But you do understand what brainwashing is? Blind faith is nothing to go on about as though it is something to be treasured. It usually leads to a closed mind. However I respect your right to your religion but not to subject others to it as though fire and brimstone are real consequences to say lying, for example. I won't lament about your faith. I think people need to believe in something to have a reason to go on in life a motivation if you like. I just don't think any of the mainstream or less then mainstream religions have it right. So it is up to the individual but you shouldn't try to subjugate others as if you have it all figured out without any empirical data to back it up.
 
Cephus said:
Hey, I'm a conservative atheist and I don't think any laws are absolutist, nor do any laws of any kind require an imaginary friend in the sky. There are actually quite a few conservative atheists around, they don't tend to be as vocal as the liberal side.
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God said "thou shalt not kill" accept if its a terrorist. Always an exception to the rule. Libertarians and conservatives have been sharing the same bath water for a while .. they don't even know the roots of their philosophies sometimes. So what is it that makes you identify with conservatism? I spent a lot of time with young people who smoked pot.. held very liberal ideas about homosexuality, pre marital sex and so on. But they voted conservative. Basically they had no clue what they were voting for. It kind of reminds me of when kids watch a sporting event and they pick their favorite team based on the color etc.
 
Your Star said:
Simple question, would you vote for a candidate if they were an atheist? Or would their atheism be a deal-breaker for you?
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Unless he was like a Communist in conjunction with being an atheist I would almost certainly vote for the atheist, it would be a decision between someone who uses logic and reason and someone suffering from mass delusion.
 
Your Star said:
Simple question, would you vote for a candidate if they were an atheist? Or would their atheism be a deal-breaker for you?
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I say maybe. Is the atheist candidate a religious nut in the man made global warming fairy tale religion, is he one of those hard core atheist who think crosses should be torn down and removed from war memorials, does he have some idiotic idea the 1st amendment means no Christmas plays or Christmas lights on city property? Is like some Michael Newdow nut? Then no I will not vote a atheist. Most of the time when some politician says they are religious they are lying their ass off or they only attend church to give the appearance that they are religious for votes.
 
Gabriel said:
My father was a Wesleyan minister turned conservative politician. I don't particularly care if your offended by what I believe with regards to child rearing. But you do understand what brainwashing is? Blind faith is nothing to go on about as though it is something to be treasured. It usually leads to a closed mind. However I respect your right to your religion but not to subject others to it as though fire and brimstone are real consequences to say lying, for example. I won't lament about your faith. I think people need to believe in something to have a reason to go on in life a motivation if you like. I just don't think any of the mainstream or less then mainstream religions have it right. So it is up to the individual but you shouldn't try to subjugate others as if you have it all figured out without any empirical data to back it up.
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Where did I say I was offended? What's the difference between brainwashing and teaching? I said nothing about brainwashing, and when did I try to subject you to my religious beleifs?
 
mac said:
Where did I say I was offended? What's the difference between brainwashing and teaching? I said nothing about brainwashing, and when did I try to subject you to my religious beleifs?
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I'm not interested in inflaming a moderate and reasonable person like yourself into a messy argument. I am sorry if I interpreted your post incorrectly. You said nothing about brainwashing .. I did though regarding children and religion. With regards to subjecting me to beliefs I was not addressing you personally but rather religion in general. Sorry if I misinterpreted your post.
 
mac said:
Where did I say I was offended? What's the difference between brainwashing and teaching? I said nothing about brainwashing, and when did I try to subject you to my religious beleifs?
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You know that zealous, non religious dick thing? Boom...there it is...

yeah...thats NO less obnoxious then overly religious zealots...
 
VanceMack said:
You know that zealous, non religious dick thing? Boom...there it is...

yeah...thats NO less obnoxious then overly religious zealots...
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heh.. now I think I've been bested on the "dick" thing.
 
Gabriel said:
heh.. now I think I've been bested on the "dick" thing.
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Oh believe me...I know how to shine the light...not that it was that hard to point out and NOT that it wasnt INEVITABLE...which was my point from my first post. MOST 'Athiests' I know are just bitter angry unhappy little people...they are zealots...every bit as ignorant and twice as rude as the religious people they despise.
 
VanceMack said:
Oh believe me...I know how to shine the light...not that it was that hard to point out and NOT that it wasnt INEVITABLE...which was my point from my first post. MOST 'Athiests' I know are just bitter angry unhappy little people...they are zealots...every bit as ignorant and twice as rude as the religious people they despise.
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Right.. if you say so. Indifference to religious fanatics is a price you gotta pay to get a politician elected I understand.
 
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