Comments on: Politicians and Faith https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/ Thought-provoking commentary on life, politics, religion and social issues. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:33:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: nermalcat https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-43207 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:33:10 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-43207 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 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42948 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:36:23 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42948 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 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42942 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:38:22 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42942 I did say what I mean.

]]> By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42940 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:47:19 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42940 Well then say what you mean.

]]> By: Kim Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42856 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:36:30 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42856 I didn’t meant that, but I agree with it.

]]> By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42784 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:41:29 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42784 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 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42586 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:21:54 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42586 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 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42584 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:06:43 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42584 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 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-42582 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:02:07 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2008/02/12/politicians-and-faith/#comment-42582 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.

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