Survey: US voters would prefer Muslim president over an atheist

[manifold]

Voters find religious belief important in leader | Reuters

When asked about specific religious faiths and the presidency, 29 percent of Americans would be uncomfortable with an evangelical Christian in the job, 53 percent would be uncomfortable with a Mormon, 64 percent with a Muslim, and 67 percent would be uncomfortable with an atheist as president.

 

[Unkotare]

Yeah, and?

 

[manifold]

It also shows people aren't too keen on having a Mormon POTUS either.

Bummer for Mitt

 

[Unkotare]

Yeah, yeah, JFK heard the same nonsense. You liberal bigots never learn.

 

[Photonic]

Being an atheist myself, I'm not surprised. All it shows is proof that a majority of humans are misinformed and unwilling to change that.

 

[manifold]

Being an atheist myself, I'm not surprised. All it shows is proof that a majority of humans are misinformed and unwilling to change that.

misinformed about what?

 

[Photonic]

Being an atheist myself, I'm not surprised. All it shows is proof that a majority of humans are misinformed and unwilling to change that.

misinformed about what?

A better question to ask would be what aren't they.

 

[del]

Being an atheist myself, I'm not surprised. All it shows is proof that a majority of humans are misinformed and unwilling to change that.

misinformed about what?

the nature of faith

 

[manifold]

Being an atheist myself, I'm not surprised. All it shows is proof that a majority of humans are misinformed and unwilling to change that.

misinformed about what?

A better question to ask would be what aren't they.

I like my question better. Moreso given your inability/unwillingness to address it.

 

[BDBoop]

Okay, America's gone mad. Good to know.

 

[Photonic]

misinformed about what?

A better question to ask would be what aren't they.

I like my question better. Moreso given your inability/unwillingness to address it.

Someone answered your relatively pathetic question.

And in the context of my statement they are misunderstanding atheism.

 

[manifold]

Okay, America's gone mad. Good to know.

No shit. I'd take an atheist over a muzzie every time.

 

[manifold]

A better question to ask would be what aren't they.

I like my question better. Moreso given your inability/unwillingness to address it.

Someone answered your relatively pathetic question.

And in the context of my statement they are misunderstanding atheism.

Why would you conclude that that a misunderstanding of atheism is the reason for the level of discomfort illustrated by the survey?

 

[Jarhead]

Most athiests I know criticize those that believe in God...regardless of religion.
NO member of any religion that I know, criticize atheists for their lack of beleif in a God.

Thus why people are not fans of athiests. It has nothing to do with their lack of belief in God. It has to do with their attitude toward people that think differently than them.

 

[Inthemiddle]

It shows that Americans are in the habit of discriminating on the basis of religion.

 

[Photonic]

Most athiests I know criticize those that believe in God...regardless of religion.
NO member of any religion that I know, criticize atheists for their lack of beleif in a God.

Thus why people are not fans of athiests. It has nothing to do with their lack of belief in God. It has to do with their attitude toward people that think differently than them.

Which proves absolutely to me that you know few, if any atheists. And are speaking out of your ass.

 

[Jarhead]

Okay, America's gone mad. Good to know.

No shit. I'd take an atheist over a muzzie every time.

you would?

Why"? What have you got against the Muslim Religion?

 

[Inthemiddle]

Most athiests I know criticize those that believe in God...regardless of religion.
NO member of any religion that I know, criticize atheists for their lack of beleif in a God.

I guess you don't know many Christians.

 

[del]

A better question to ask would be what aren't they.

I like my question better. Moreso given your inability/unwillingness to address it.

Someone answered your relatively pathetic question.

And in the context of my statement they are misunderstanding atheism.

enlighten me, wise one.

 

[Jarhead]

Most athiests I know criticize those that believe in God...regardless of religion.
NO member of any religion that I know, criticize atheists for their lack of beleif in a God.

Thus why people are not fans of athiests. It has nothing to do with their lack of belief in God. It has to do with their attitude toward people that think differently than them.

Which proves absolutely to me that you know few, if any atheists. And are speaking out of your ass.

Got it.

I am one of those few people that know NO atheists whatsoever..

I mean...in this country is it possible NOT to know any atheists?

Take your high road attitude and use it on someone else. ....or....use it on me.......but you are wasting your time.