U.S.A… religiously bias?
July 8, 2008
Lets start with a question:
Is it possible for someone other than a Christian to be an efficient president in the USA?
I would think that that the writers of our Constitution (namely Thomas Jefferson) would answer this question with a resounding “YES!”, because he was one of many who actually fought hard to make sure that there would be no state mandated religion in this country (as Islam is in Saudi Arabia). Thomas Jefferson was very outspoken about his views on religion in this country, and at one time was type-cast by the “religious right” as an Atheist, Agnostic, heretic and you know the rest.
It was he who aided in making sure the constitution included the freedom of religion, and he even made his own Bible by cutting out the miracles of Jesus Christ leaving only the moral and materialistic values intact. This became known as the “Thomas Jefferson Bible”, and this Bible has actually been printed and is sold to this day.
Our third president, from the red state of Virginia, helped to write the United States Declaration of Independence, and within that he made sure to put in the idea of “Freedom of religion”. And he has written much on the idea that government and religion should not rule one another, and no one should be forced by government to be of any particular religion. But sad to say I believe if he were a candidate today he would have lost to G.W. Bush, because now all you have to do is be a Christian to stay in the race for more than a month.
Okay.. Considering the above here my questions to you all are:
WHY can’t we vote for someone who is not Christian now?
WHY should a person’s religion determine if he is taken seriously when it comes to the seat of Presidency?
WHY must religion be a factor in a country that is supposedly “not religion bias”?
Though Christianity is not America’s national religion, WHY do we act as if it is?
WHY was it such a big deal that Barrack Obama may have been Muslim at one time?
If Mr. Obama was a Muslim and then later a Christian doesn’t that POSSIBALY give him a wider world view in a time when radical Muslims are “all the rave”?
Can only Christians contribute to this society without bringing fears that they are trying to bring America to its knees?
I know many may disagree with what I am saying, and may think I am painting with a broad brush. But when you listen to people, watch the news, read the paper, listen to the radio, and so on, this it what you hear. What I can tell you is that for someone who leans in the direction of a Thomas Jefferson I would think that these are legitimate concerns!
I myself am not an atheist or an agnostic, but I’d like to think of myself as a FREE AGENT/THINKER. And as a free agent I will vote for whomever I choose without prejudice.
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themisses1 | July 10, 2008 at 11:45 am
Well, there are unwritten laws for being president. Believe or not it is even written in some school textbooks, some of those rules. All presidents have been Christian, All have been Men, All have been White, and All have been Married. Recently it looks like we have the opportunity to at least change one rule. The textbooks may need to be updated, Obama may be the one rewriting a rule AS THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT. Despite the fact that Clinton was honored as the first black president at the Caucus Dinner. As far as religion goes in America everyone does have freedom of religion but America is ran based off of Christian views. I don’t think the religion is pushed upon Americans, However I don’t know anyone that claims another religion in politics. IT IS WHAT IT IS…………
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Samantha | July 24, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Ok, you got a lot of questions, and I will answer with what I understand is my OPINION. But understand that your questions, have hidden opinions in them as well.
The one fact I will give you is that this country is approx 80% Christian: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States
Because of this one fact, that is why religion becomes an issue. Its because of this is why Christianity is the national religion although not technically stated. Most Christians want the same as them in the office of President because they believe that this person will have the same idea system and is supposed to put into practice what they believe is morially correct. Also this county is approx 75% white. Again, this is why the president has been white. I understand that these are stereotypical statements I am making but, the bottom line is that people gravitate to like people. If your a criminal you gravitate to criminals.
The reason why Osama being a Muslim became an issue is because of the whole “Terrorist theory”. And I call it a theory, but that’s a whole other conversation.
Anyway to answer questions:
1. It is possible for someone other than a Christian to be a good president. It just won’t happen until the majority of voters are not Christian. People want what is like themselves, period.
2. We can vote for someone who is not Christian. Now whether there have been candidates that were not Christian, I don’t know. Probably not.
Can only Christians contribute to this society without bringing fears that they are trying to bring America to its knees? Well this question is confusing to me. We all contribute to society whether we want to or not. Beit good or bad. Fears in a person are placed there not by the external force of how I behave but by what is in that person. You choose how you feel in any situation. Bringing America to its knees. We’re doing that all by ourselves. I don’t think Christianity has anything to do with that. I believe it is human nature to be destructive. And it takes a higher force, for me it’s Jesus, to keep a person in line.
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khammau | July 25, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I think you’ve missed the point here, and I am sure it was on purpose (being the Christian spokeswoman you are
). The point being plainly made here is that it’s time for a change, and the time of voting based on religion vs. common sense should end. It hasn’t helped us much in the past, and looking at the Bush’s regeim it hasn’t helped much in the present. I wasn’t asking why we do this at times, but rather is it helping us to make religion a major factor in voting when other issues are so much more important. I have seen candidates fall due to these tactics, as if being an American means you are also a Christian.
The Republican party has made it their business to try and confuse the two (real issues vs. religion), and people seem to actually fall for it. As long as a candidates views doesn’t actually stop you from practicing your religion personally there should be no reason to vote in such a way that would hold up progress on issue’s that are important to everyone and not just a minority who so happens to be Christians.
I am not sure if Barrack Obama is willing to bring about the change he claims he can if he does manage that task it won’t be based on his religious views totally, because he will have to face many types when going abroad. Many of whom will would care less if he is a Christian, because those tactics will only work here! In an Islamic State you can give that up, the Russians could care less, and religion is not as big in issue in the UK either.
To the world the issues matter, and the USA does not encompass the whole world. So we better play catch up, and stop these silly religion games while loosing potential great leaders in the process.
Also, according to the wikipedia.com data given you failed to mention that it states there is a change coming, because based on growth many people are becoming Atheist and non-denominational. And large numbers of Christians are starting to become mere Christian sympathizers, and the growth of these change range from 69.1 to 105.7% for the other as compare to only 5.3% becoming Christian. So if this is the projection it looks like Christian churches are barely growing, and merely holding their current numbers.
So as things change in America we will see what the outcome of this is, and hopefully we can stop the madness.