They're plenty of atheists in Congress...they just won't admit it and there's absolutely no justified reason for them to do so either.

(June 16, 2012 at 11:34 pm)Godschild Wrote: I see our state is one of the six, it should be changed, equal rights for all citizens, still think everyone who runs for public office should have to declare their beliefs, people have the right to know who they are voting for.

FAIL.

Maybe you should read the Constitution. You know, the document (along with the Bill of rights) that defines the US.

Pay particularly close attention to Article VI, paragraph 3 -

"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."

(July 11, 2012 at 11:54 pm)Polaris Wrote: They're plenty of atheists in Congress...they just won't admit it and there's absolutely no justified reason for them to do so either.

On this side of the pond (UK) politicians rarely talk about religion. A handful are openly religious (i.e. Anne Widdecombe. Nadine Dorris) but most "don't do God". Talking about your personal religion - if you have one - would very quickly turn to a negative for a politician, making you seem divisive and exclusive, and possibly a bit swivelly eyed.

It always amazes me that politicians the world over are almost always derided as self seeking and dishonest - in the spectrum of public regard they come slightly above peadophiles and below lawyers and bankers - yet it never seems to occur to anyone that a US politician could feign religious faith FOR POLITICAL ADVANTAGE.

Regards

Grimesy

Quote:if you have one - would very quickly turn to a negative for a politician, making you seem divisive and exclusive, and possibly a bit swivelly eyed.

Indeed, just look at that appalling Widdecombe twat. Surely one of the most ridiculed politicians in the UK--and that's saying something in a country so spoiled for choice. (just like the US and Oz)

Not ridiculed for her political beliefs or stances though, just her overly public nature. She's one of the most honest politicians in the country. Indeed, she tends to be ridiculed mainly for her plain appearance and shrill voice, which is really more bullying than ridiculing.