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Realistically, the banks elect the candidates (yes, even the ones on your "side"), but that's a debate to be had elsewhere.
Thanks for the actual response!
Why would you not vote knowingly for an atheist?
Sounds interesting, Dawkins with answers and also listening.
Not his normal style that's for sure.
I won't watch, I am just not really interested in anything he has to say
Very simple. When we vote we vote for someone that represents us and that is in fact what we are supposed to do in politics. Someone without a belief in God doesn't represent me or my values.
originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: Metallicus
So; You have a predisposition that atheists are amoral or immoral, then?
(Because - that's not the case. Not at all. Yet, of course, I respect your freedom to believe that.)
originally posted by: NateTheAnimator
a reply to: Metallicus
Very simple. When we vote we vote for someone that represents us and that is in fact what we are supposed to do in politics. Someone without a belief in God doesn't represent me or my values.
Your values don't represent the whole country, so why should that criteria be considered as a deal breaker for the position of commander and chief? Your belief has been losing its grip on the nation for decades and eventually the country will have atheists elected to that position. It's the only logical presumption.
I would expect most people vote for people that share their world view I am perplexed as to why you find this confusing.
Technically we already have an Atheist as President because I believe Obama is a Secular Atheist.
however, more people believe in a God than don't in the United States. It should come as no surprise that many people don't want an Atheist representing them.
originally posted by: HighDesertPatriot
originally posted by: boymonkey74
a reply to: HighDesertPatriot
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Many have on ATS many many times.
If you choose to be ignorant about it be my guest.
The problem with evolutionists is that they are almost always atheists as well. They claim that you can't have a God and have evolution. Well, why the hell not?
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: Metallicus
So; You have a predisposition that atheists are amoral or immoral, then?
(Because - that's not the case. Not at all. Yet, of course, I respect your freedom to believe that.)
I am saying that I have a belief in God and that is important to me when I decide who will represent me. Why would I vote for someone that doesn't share my beliefs and values?
This doesn't mean that you can't vote for an Atheist, but I wouldn't since their secular view is generally in opposition to individual freedom and my conservative leanings.
Why would it surprise you that someone wouldn't vote for someone that doesn't share their beliefs and values?
Some of us are concerned that a POTUS might listen to "God" in his head and do something horrible because of his faith rather than approaching a crisis rationally and honestly.