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SunnyKayak · 08-20-2010, 03:14 AM

Would You Elect a President who is Muslim?

just curious?

chielgirl · 08-20-2010, 04:19 AM

What does someone's religion have to do with anything.
That is, unless they're trying to force it on my body or my laws.

I'd have no problem voting for someone who didn't try to push their brand of religious mythology on me.

Workin_Hard · 08-20-2010, 04:23 AM

I'd sooner vote for Charles Manson for President.

CSD610 · 08-20-2010, 04:25 AM

I didn't elect the current one and the religion of the President of the United States has a lot to do with how they perform their duties.

I wonder how many are currently willing to admit they did vote for this one.

cap1717 · 08-20-2010, 04:29 AM

I voted for him, and would gladly do it again ( I might send him a message to abandon all attempts as bi-partisanship early, and work to get things done in spite of obstructionism, however). Would I vote for a muslim for president? A person's religion is absolutly of no interst to me. . .his policies are, and that is what I would be voting for!

mackinac81 · 08-20-2010, 04:33 AM

I'm an evangelical christian. If I had to choose between a christian and a muslim, and thought the muslim would do a better job running the country, I'd vote for the muslim.
Not being prejudiced against all muslims may have something to do with my attitude too. And this isn't directed at the OP, but the fact that we're even HAVING this debate on this forum embarrasses me as an American. Not all muslims are raving maniacs. Many are decent people. I've known them.

cap1717 · 08-20-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mackinac81

I'm an evangelical christian. If I had to choose between a christian and a muslim, and thought the muslim would do a better job running the country, I'd vote for the muslim.
Not being prejudiced against all muslims may have something to do with my attitude too. And this isn't directed at the OP, but the fact that we're even HAVING this debate on this forum embarrasses me as an American. Not all muslims are raving maniacs. Many are decent people. I've known them.

Thank you. . ..if more evangelical Christians thought as you do, I would be less wary of them. . ..

SunnyKayak · 08-20-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mackinac81

I'm an evangelical christian. If I had to choose between a christian and a muslim, and thought the muslim would do a better job running the country, I'd vote for the muslim.
Not being prejudiced against all muslims may have something to do with my attitude too. And this isn't directed at the OP, but the fact that we're even HAVING this debate on this forum embarrasses me as an American. Not all muslims are raving maniacs. Many are decent people. I've known them.

HeY I am bringing the topic thats in the news

mackinac81 · 08-20-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by SunnyKayak
HeY I am bringing the topic thats in the news

I know. I'm not criticizing you at all. I'm just saying that it's sad that it's a big topic in the news at all.

GreenGene · 08-20-2010, 05:12 AM

Given all the other, far more important factors to look at in a Presidential election, I'd rank a person's religion right up there with other burning questions like, is s/he left- or right-handed, or is s/he a "dog person" or a "cat person."

Frankly, I'd rather not know what each candidate's religion is, if any. I'd much rather know with certainty that each believes in people, ya know?

I remember when this was asked about a Catholic being elected President, and the irrational fears some people had that, if elected, Kennedy would "take orders from the Vatican."

Fast forward 50 years, and the same mindless bigotry exists today - the only difference is that the target has changed.

Who will we fear/hate 50 years from now?