Comments on: Politicians and Faith

By: nermalcat

nermalcat — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:33:10 +0000

I vote based on the politician's position on the issues and that is all. For instance, I was far more partial to Ron Paul (really a Libertarian)than Romney.

By: Mike Peterson

Mike Peterson — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:36:23 +0000

I wouldn't vote for someone just because of their religion. Membership in any certain religion does not equal adherance to the morals associated with that religion. Their views on all issues must be taken into account.

Though I may be inclined to vote for a devout Buddhist.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:38:22 +0000

I did say what I mean.

By: Mary Siever

Mary Siever — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:47:19 +0000

Well then say what you mean.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:36:30 +0000

I didn't meant that, but I agree with it.

By: Mary Siever

Mary Siever — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:41:29 +0000

I concur with Jeff. And I think this is what Kim means too, he wouldn't vote because of their religion. I certainly wont' vote for someone just because they are LDS. I know many who would though!!

By: Jeff Milner

Jeff Milner — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:21:54 +0000

I think a politician's moral compass is far more important than their faith.

For me, the less they talk about a belief in the supernatural the better.

Some might say the moral compass is intrinsically tied to faith, but I disagree.

By: rick

rick — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:06:43 +0000

I'll say that faith is definitely a considerable factor with decisions I make about politicians.

I would not, for instance, elect a Scientologist to public office - ever.

As a matter of fact, I generally find that the less a politician puts his faith into his campaign, the more likely I am to listen to his position on the issues.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:02:07 +0000

Faith is a non-issue for me. Just like I wouldn't want faith to play a part in public policy, I don't let faith dictate my political choices.