Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Personally, I don't see why a politician's personal religious beliefs should be my concern in the first place. But then, I'm not the religion bashing type.
If someone campaigning for president is delusional I think that might be important information when deciding whether or not to cast a ballot for that person.
If someone campaigning for president is delusional I think that might be important information when deciding whether or not to cast a ballot for that person.
I don't think religious people are automatically delusional. But if they let their religious beliefs determine their policies (like our policy toward Israel), then it becomes a problem. If someone's an evangelical, jew, atheist, I really don't care as long as they keep the country running smoothly and profitably.
Personally, I don't see why a politician's personal religious beliefs should be my concern in the first place.
If beliefs can be separated from policies, there are no issues. The problem is, that usually isn't the case and is perfectly fine to open such a person up for attack. Prime example: Perry and his chosen people with the "creationism" issue in Texas classrooms.
If beliefs can be separated from policies, there are no issues. The problem is, that usually isn't the case and is perfectly fine to open such a person up for attack. Prime example: Perry and his chosen people with the "creationism" issue in Texas classrooms.
As POTUS, Perry would not have the leeway to do so nationally.
If beliefs can be separated from policies, there are no issues. The problem is, that usually isn't the case and is perfectly fine to open such a person up for attack. Prime example: Perry and his chosen people with the "creationism" issue in Texas classrooms.
That's a good point. I guess I'm talking about it in principle. Of course the real world muddles up principles.
So Democrats should not be able to go after Perry's wacky religious views, but reverend Wright is fair game?
Read my post again. I asked if it was politically risky. Is it?
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
