Would you vote for an atheist for president?

[_Lucretia MacEvil]

http://www.samharris.org/site/full_text ... -atheism1/

Maybe you saw this in the paper today. Some of it surprised me!

(I don't call myself an atheist because I believe in the idea of a God, kind of, just not the Bible god.)

[_Coggins7]

That would depend upon the Atheist. I would definately vote for a Libertarian such as a Heyek or person of similar principles, but would not vote for an Atheist from the Left. Of course, I would't vote for someone from the religious Left either.


Loran

[_Ray A]

I would vote for an atheist, but I don't live in America. I find the attitude to atheists in the US almost unbelievable. Pun not intended.

[_Brackite]

Hi there,
I would probably not vote an atheist for President.

[_OUT OF MY MISERY]

Mormon=====Atheist

Atheist's will always get my vote...there will be no church so there might actually be for once seperation of church and state....

Don't worry an atheist would not run for pres, anyway...we already got a Mormon

[_Lucretia MacEvil]

Hi there,
I would probably not vote an atheist for President.

Do you mind if I ask why? For some reason not mentioned in the link, or was the link just not convincing for you? Thanks.

[_Hattie]

I agree there's wisdom within the concept of no religious test for office.

[_Roger Morrison]

Thanks for the site. I always enjoy Harris. After reading his 10 points, I think being an Atheist 'should' be a prerequisite for all politicians ;-) world-wide :-o !!?? Theists haven't done so good so far following Jesus' peace stuff...

[_Brackite]

Hi there,
I would probably not vote an atheist for President.

Do you mind if I ask why? For some reason not mentioned in the link, or was the link just not convincing for you? Thanks.

Hi there,
I think that it is important for me to have a President to believe that there is some kind of a God out there. I think that it is important for me to have a President to believe in a higher Power. I also like it when the Presidnet states, 'God bless American.' I did just recently read the Article you linked to, and it is just not that convincing for me. I still probably would not vote for an atheist for President, along with at least 60 percent of the rest of the American Population.

[_Sam Harris]

I guess it would depend on the type of atheist, like Loran said. My reasons are not the same as his, but I would want to know whether or not this person would like to push forth his/her beliefs (or lack of belief) like some have who have come into office.

I don't care what God you do or do not worship. I want to know how safe and stable you're going to keep our country.

Right now we're having a lot of issues with religion in this country, and how it effects how we live. Perhaps a person who didn't believe in any of it could make impartial judgements.