An Atheist Presidential Candidate is what's needed

[Weatherman2020]

Because there are those who cherry pick their amendments...it is easier to point to the right to bear arms in the constitution than the right to an abortion wouldn't you say?

True, there is only R v. W to protect the natural rights of women. Of course there is some hope that the equal rights amendment will be revisited; the #metoo movement is alive and well. More power to American Women!

RvW will be in the file with the Dred Scott case by 2022.

COOL, then only the well off can leave the US and have their abortion in a safe place; then the poor will suffer infections and or have a baby they can't afford to keep.

We can then build orphan's homes and prepare these orphans for a future being exploited by employers - the more poor the more competition for descent jobs.

Free to leave, I have no issue.

That doesn't surprise me, most callous conservatives lack empathy.

Why would you wish America’s horrible healthcare system upon anyone?

 

[sartre play]

There was a reason religion was set up to be separate from state, and we can see why by reading what has been posted.

 

[Wry Catcher]

True, there is only R v. W to protect the natural rights of women. Of course there is some hope that the equal rights amendment will be revisited; the #metoo movement is alive and well. More power to American Women!

RvW will be in the file with the Dred Scott case by 2022.

COOL, then only the well off can leave the US and have their abortion in a safe place; then the poor will suffer infections and or have a baby they can't afford to keep.

We can then build orphan's homes and prepare these orphans for a future being exploited by employers - the more poor the more competition for descent jobs.

Free to leave, I have no issue.

That doesn't surprise me, most callous conservatives lack empathy.

Why would you wish America’s horrible healthcare system upon anyone?

Idiot-gram ^^^, variety, no viable probative evidence to support the claim.

 

[Weatherman2020]

RvW will be in the file with the Dred Scott case by 2022.

COOL, then only the well off can leave the US and have their abortion in a safe place; then the poor will suffer infections and or have a baby they can't afford to keep.

We can then build orphan's homes and prepare these orphans for a future being exploited by employers - the more poor the more competition for descent jobs.

Free to leave, I have no issue.

That doesn't surprise me, most callous conservatives lack empathy.

Why would you wish America’s horrible healthcare system upon anyone?

Idiot-gram ^^^, variety, no viable probative evidence to support the claim.

Suddenly Leftards claim America has one of the worlds best healthcare systems.

Is there anything Trump can’t do?

 

[Kondor3]

An atheist as President?

No thank you.

There are enough Godless, soul-less, morally bankrupt LibTards running around already.

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

Also, it would appears that (as of 2014) atheists are banned from holding public office in seven states. Can't see how that isn't blatantly unconstitutional.

It kind of is. But, thanks for the interesting info nonetheless.

You're welcome. Moreover, you've kind of won me over, since there absolutely need be some high profile atheists running for office, or those in office "coming out", and not just after retirement. The reaction of the religionist bigots and other Christian Taliban on this board - all also whining, quite stridently, about Christian persecution - just provided the last drop.

They also can't seem to debate a seemingly open ended topic without correlating it to me personally. I guess they're a bit triggered.

 

[Rustic]

Every few election cycles, an article like the following is written, which I find interesting:

It’s time for us to have an unapologetic atheist in the Oval Office (Opinion: WaPo)

From the link: Among the 21 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination, virtually every ethnic, religious and sexual identity is represented. There’s a gay man, six women, three African Americans, a Chinese American, multiple Catholics and Protestants, even a Hindu. (Hindus are 0.7 percent of the population.) But there is one conspicuous absence: Not a single candidate publicly identifies as an atheist. That’s not to say they are all religious believers. But if they aren’t, they are keeping it to themselves.

I believe a presidential candidate that is an unapologetic atheist would be an interesting pick. The people that would be trying to rip apart the candidate’s credibility would likely consist of devout theocrats, but they tend to be liars and hypocrites anyway, especially those currently supporting a 3-time adulterer and habitual liar currently occupying the White House, so their credibility is already compromised.

A candidate focused on the Constitution without any added distraction of kowtowing to the pious would be a well needed relief. A truly secular government could place traditionally religious ceremonies like marriage squarely on the shoulders of the church. The government would continue to provide legal civil unions indiscriminately based on law. Federal faith based programs could be de-funded by the government and relegated to the private sector, freeing up those monies to go towards necessary programs benefiting all Americans. By not favoring one certain religion, all other organized religions would be put on a level playing field.

According to Pew Research, people who profess no religious identity (“nones”) are one of the largest and fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States, so they’re definitely not going away anytime soon.

Some Theists have claimed that individuals can’t have any moral compass without religion. This is a purely philosophical argument predicated on the concept of a divine punishment. ‘Be good or god will spank you’ isn't going to be very compelling to a non-believer. Yet, according to a 2009 article using census data, states with the highest religious participation also have the highest murder rates. Non-belief also tends to correlate with less divorce rates and higher education.

So, what do you think? Are the shackles of religion a necessary requirement to lead the United States, or would a secular government based solely on the Constitution and Constitutional law allow us to see things with clearer heads?

 

[Frankeneinstein]

True, there is only R v. W to protect the natural rights of women.

The second amendment goes a long way in that regard as well

Of course there is some hope that the equal rights amendment will be revisited;

I'm pretty sure it is going to be

the #metoo movement is alive and well.

which means that cannot be said about a lot of babies

More power to American Women!

just don't let them have guns right?

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

I'm an atheist and I'm telling you its not going to happen anytime within the next 50 years or more. 75% of US citizens identify as Christian and then there are the other religions. Regardless if your voting for someone based entirety off their religious beliefs you are a moron.

 

[AntonToo]

'An Atheist Presidential Candidate is what's needed'

WHY?

What is needed is what the Founding Fathers intended - a 'Public SERVANT'.

IMO, one of the major problems is that politicians, especially the Leftist extremists, rejected the idea of being a public SERVANT for the intent to be RULERS long ago. CONTROLLING every aspect of US citizens' lives has become the socialist Democrat goal.

Democrats FORCED the American people to accept Obamacare. It was never up to the people.

Democrats now want to FORCE Americans to accept Single Payer 'Medicare For All'.

Cory Booker wants to outlaw eating meat simply because HE chooses not to eat any and thinks no one else should either.

The Constitution, written by the Founding Fathers, clearly and specifically define the powers of the United States Federal Government and declares any power and authority NOT SPECIFICALLY ALLOCATED TO THAT FED GOVT is to reside with the States.

This fact has all but been trampled beneath the feet of the every forward marching Socialist Democrats and others who seek to be the masters of US citizens instead of their servants, as the founding Fathers intended.

What the hell does any of that have to do with the TOPIC?

An atheist can't be a liberterian?

 

[buttercup]

yeah that's what the Hitler and Tao said.

Your hero, Hitler, was a devout church going CON$ervoFascist Christian. But you knew that already!

"The national government will maintain and defend the foundations on which the power of our nation rests. It will offer strong protection to Christianity as the very basis of our collective morality.

Today Christians stand at the head of our country.

We want to fill our culture again with the Christian spirit.

We want to burn out all the recent immoral developments in literature, in the theatre, and in the press-- in short, we want to burn out the poison of immorality which has entered into our whole life and culture as a result of LIBERAL excess during the past years."

[The Speeches of Adolph Hitler, 1922-1939, Vol. 1 (London, Oxford University Press, 1942), pg. 871-872]

Most foolish and ignorant post I've read all day. I would elaborate, but I get the feeling that you don't have the capacity to understand.

 

[Marion Morrison]

hmmmm...I'm atheist...would the "clear headed secularist government based 'SOLELY' on the Constitution" support the second amendment un-infringed upon?... a short one word answer is really the only thing I am interested in.

Of course. I'm firmly pro-2nd amendment.

we seem to have the same view...I'm a secular constitutionalist, I have no desire to own a gun but the constitution is explicitly clear on the matter of guns...thanks for the honesty.

IF, "the constitution is explicitly clear on the matter of guns.." why do you think there is so much debate on its construct?

Apparently all douchetards posting here (including you) missed the "freedom of religion" thing this country was founded upon, leftist fucktard!

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".

The more you post, the more I'm inclined to believe you are mentally retarded. Of course you are also a damn liar and very inarticulate.

IDGAF what you think, Percy. You probably used to get bullied for your lunch money, I beat the shit out of the bully with a stick. See the difference?

To me, you're just a butthurt leftist shill that grossly overestimates his intelligence.

 

[rightwinger]

We have had several atheist Presidents

Trump
Obama
Clinton
Reagan
Nixon
LBJ