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Yes, for you can never tell who all else would be running up against him or her. Elections are often a special case of comparison over raw ethics and/or ideology.
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Yes. I trust Atheists more than religious folk. However, a time may come when a religious candidate will have a better plan than an Atheist. I just don't trust religious people because I believe their sense of reality is distorted.
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There are much worse reasons not to vote for someone. Religious fundamentalism, for one.
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I would, but proclaiming yourself an atheist in the US is tantamount to political suicide.
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I would vote the for the person who I felt would do the best job into the position whether or not I believe in their religious beliefs.
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Sure. It doesn't matter what a person's religious (non)affiliation is as long as he/she recognizes that America is a pluralistic nation and strives to keep it that way. Just as I wouldn't support a Christian who wanted to build a theocracy, I wouldn't support an atheist who wanted to completely prohibit the expression of religion.
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Absolutely. I've been hoping for an atheist one of these years.
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If they were qualified for the job, why not?
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I would vote for an atheist specifically because they are atheists. That's probably not right, but if the blacks can do it why can't I?
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Ofcourse a persons actions speak to their character much louder then any allegiance to social clubs Church or temple included. I would not choose one over the other based solely on faith or lack thereof, but on character and record.
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...I dont see why not, they are athiests. Not nazi's. LoL. I dont think they would accept anybody getting hurt or punished becuase of a belief they believed. Nor would they deny any belief systems. At least they dont go worship an owl at the boheimian thing, and pretend like they are sacrificing something...like our last president.
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Yes, There is supposed to be a seperation from church and state.
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you bet!, I would have no worries at all with doing this
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Definitely.
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Of course, a persons religious beliefs is irrelevant to how they will serve the people. I believe a person that is qualified, credible with experience and knowledge in the political arena is the most important aspect of someone political abilities.
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Of course I would. I really don't care if he is an atheist or a believer. All I care if he is qualified for the job.
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Yes. I'm not old enough to vote yet but in my opinion, an athiest would be good in politics because they wouldn't be biased torwards religious ideas (unlike a lot of other politicians).
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hm since alot or american to beleave in a god and americans are intolerant i wont think the person would win but depends on how good of a politition he or she is.
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For sure.
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HELL YES!
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no way!! just kidding.
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Unless we (I'm in the United States) start electing a Secretary of Religious Affairs, sure. On the other hand, given how pluralistic we are from a religious perspective, maybe an athiest might be the most qualified for the job -- neutral party, and all.
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Yes. many of america's forefathers actually denounced faith, the states were designed to keep God out of the equation at all times with regards to government and all things public. This is how the founding fathers drew up their plans and for a good reason.
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Yes.
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Indeed. I'd welcome it with open arms, in fact.
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Depends on his political philosophy; if he's for higher taxes and increased fees and all new government buildings and thousands of more employees then probably not.
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I'd vote an Atheist into that position in a heartbeat. I'd already feel they weren't as delusional as most of the others. However, it really does come down to whether or not they seem right for the job. Atheism would be a large additional pleasure for me, though.
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