Is it fair game to discuss a candidate's religious beliefs?

by Mopeder Posted 2012/05/19 00:46:49

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Pat 2012/05/19 00:48:57 (edited)

No

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Religion shouldn't enter into the presidential race. I think even the Constitution says that religion will not enter into elections. I'll have to check it but I think there is a phrase that is designed to keep it out of elections.
Found it:
"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."
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Brosia 2012/06/17 23:38:37

No

I don't feel that a religious belief will help or hinder a public office holder, because I don't vote for you because of how you choose to pray. I vote for you to represent me in a larger machine. Your personal views have nothing to do with it.

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Swan Eshdeh 2012/05/25 22:32:02

Yes

i believe that's ok

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Andrew 2012/05/23 19:38:16

Yes

I think it is.

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C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT 2012/05/23 02:24:10

Yes

If they wanna question Obama about being a Muslim, then It's ok to question Romney about his Mormonism

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Julien Peter Benney 2012/05/22 14:08:35

Yes

There is no reason why people should not be afraid to discuss the deep philosophical beliefs behind religion - I think it good when people like Benjamin Wiker try to do this even if they do not do it perfectly.

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middlesex1957 2012/05/22 10:59:43

Yes

In this day and age we are forced to discuss candidates religious beliefs because there are so many religions requiring discrimination, outcasting, and even violence against a whole host of different people. We live in an age where so much religion preaches against liberty, freedom and justice for all that we must be certain we don't elect someone who can not uphold the Constitution or the Bill of Rights let alone all the laws that have been written to prevent cruelty, violence, hate, and persecution of a diverse American people. Hatred is using religion as a vehicle in the U.S. like no other country outside the middle east. We have to protect ourselves from the terrorist extremists within. It's sad, but we can't be in denial about it. We'll loose our freedom and our Democracy if we're not careful.

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HenriLe... to middles... 2012/05/28 19:38:38

no religion has killed murder rape done genocide forced conversions inquisitions burned brainwashed more then CHRISTIANITY FOR 2000 YEARS ......,.,.

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docdj 2012/05/22 03:59:56

Yes

ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND POLITICS... Bill Shakespeare, right?

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kraftymomma1979 2012/05/21 17:10:34

Yes

I flipped a coin on this one. I suppose most of what makes a candidate the person he/she is would be fair game.

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jmc07806-PWCM-JLA 2012/05/21 13:03:00

Yes

Only in so much as if following it violates the laws of the land.

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Mark Twain 2012/05/21 04:31:55

Yes

Only if they are a Republican.

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JEFF 2012/05/21 03:06:48

Yes

YES. PROVIDING IT'S AN HONEST DISCUSSION UNLIKE HOW THE RIGHT WINGER REPUBLICANS AND TEABAGGERS CONDUCTED THEMSELVES WITH OBAMA. BELIEVE IT OR NOT REPUBLICANS, OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN BORN IN THE USA.

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dtkdtk to JEFF 2012/05/21 12:28:06

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Prove it

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JEFF to dtkdtk 2012/05/26 02:30:48

BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND WENT TO A CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS. NOW YOU PROVE HE'S NOT. OH WAIT, YOU MUST BE A RIGHT WINGER TEABAGGING REPUBLICAN. GUILTY BEFORE PROVEN INNOCENT. SORRY.

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Mark Twain to JEFF 2012/05/21 14:39:05

He could EVOLVE into a moslem.

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leslie 2012/05/20 18:03:17

No

I am answering no for one reason and one reason alone. Your religion is an extremely personal thing to an individual...or at least it should be. By discussing their belief system they then can become targets of people who have nothing better to do than judge others BASED ON A BIAS or a false impression based on ignorance....

***********PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAMPLES I AM USING DO NOT EXPRESS MY VIEWS OF ANY OF THESE RELIGIONS.*********** I am Jewish by Birth, was raised around catholic kids and am married to an Atheist. I myself am an hereditary Celtic Pagan Witch.

Example 1. Oh NO he's Jewish he can't be President, He can't have our best interest at heart, he's only trying to be President for the money.

Example 2. I hate Catholics He can't be President, he will encourage the creation of large families because the Catholic Church teaches against Birth control

Example 3. She is Atheist She doesn't even believe in GOD, so she can't be president of OUR Country, because we are a GOD FEARING NATION.

Leave the Religion in the Home where it belongs not on the campaign trail.

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HenriLe... to leslie 2012/05/28 19:23:44

Australia has a prime minister ,elected freely ..by the peoples . it could not happen in the U S , that S how retarded the U S are ... just keep going like that the third world is watching with a open door

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Jean 2012/05/20 17:56:42

Yes

If the candidate brings it up as rationale for his or her policy stance, then yes. Remember when Obama said his faith prevented him from supporting gay marriage???? Now that he's thrown his religion under the bus, it appears Rev. Wright is throwing Obama under the bus as well.

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HenriLewkowiczhenri 2012/05/20 17:36:22

No

IT IS THE U S BIG SHAME JUST KEEP RELIGION IN AND PRETTY SOON THE U S WILL BE A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY !!!!!!!!!!

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dtkdtk to HenriLe... 2012/05/21 12:32:26

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Thanks to the idiots in Washington, the US is already a third wsorld country and on it's way to a lesser state if this keeps up. Religion should have no place in evaluating a leader of the masses.

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jeepsrule98 2012/05/20 16:05:30

Yes

Yes, especially when the candidate brings it into public square themselves, like the repubs did this year.

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Sadisticon 2012/05/20 13:52:54

No

Unless of course the candidate outlines how he intends to use those beliefs to persecute and oppress others. Then, have at!

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Donny Tsunami 2012/05/20 09:03:20

Yes

Fair game....sure. Waste of time....No Doubt!

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nothingbutthetruth 2012/05/20 05:34:58

Yes

Why hide!

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SABLE 2012/05/20 03:58:40

No

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Religion should have nothing to do with politics

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3kidsandamom 2012/05/20 00:39:28

Yes

A persons religious beliefs can tell us a lot about them. Are they true to those beliefs, or do they "play" church? It allows us to get an understanding of their character which is extremely important.

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Steve 2012/05/19 22:35:56

Yes

Depends. If it affects how he/she would govern, yes.

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Ev Rom 2012/05/19 21:57:04

Yes

LOL, like they dont do it every chance they get with Obama, even lie about it.

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The Bull 2012/05/19 21:54:44

Yes

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I Like to know that the candidate that I select has some of the same values a beleifs that I share. I really don't think that I want a President running around the world representing me and my fellow Americans, that feels I (We), are "Infidels", I means think about it!

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/05/19 21:53:48

Yes

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hmmmm...you socialists cried foul when it was JFK and his Catholicism...BUT you attacked Nixon on his Quaker background...obama muslimism isn't mentioned BUT for some reason Romney being a Mormon scares you socialists

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JEFF to Ballade... 2012/05/21 03:13:02

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THAT'S ALL I HEARD FOR 3 YEARS ABOUT OBAMA BEING A MUSLIM. WOW. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? AND WHILE WE ARE ON THE SUBJECT, HE WAS ALSO BORN IN THE USA. IF YOU ARE SO INCLINED TO BELITTLE SOCIALISM, I GUESS YOU WILL BE TURNING OVER YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK AND MEDICARE BENEFITS BACK TO THE GOVERNMENT. THEY ARE SOCIAL PROGRAMS.

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Ballade... to JEFF 2012/05/21 03:19:52

hmmm Grandma your double standard showing religion is ONLY important when it's Republican...hmmm fascinating hypocrisy thy name is obamaoid

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JEFF to Ballade... 2012/05/26 02:41:29 (edited)

ONCE AGAIN YOU PIG MONKEYS EVADE THE SUBJECT. IT WAS YOU JACKASSES THAT BROUGHT UP THE RELIGIOUS CRAP. AND I AM A 55 YEAR OLD GRANDPA AND PROUD OF IT YOU STINKING MONKEY.

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Ballade... to JEFF 2012/05/26 03:04:49

also too stupid to know a line from Lil red riding Hood....no wonder you lick obama's...boots...you let him do your thinking for you since you are incapable of thinking period...ahhh Florida no wonder....were you the guy in 00 that said 'Ya punch number two...ya Punch number two' admitting you Floridians are too stupid to work a punch card??

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JEFF to Ballade... 2012/05/26 03:18:43

I'M A NEW YORKER AND I CAN'T ARGUE YOUR POINT ABOUT FLORIDIANS. YOU GOT ME THERE.

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Ballade... to JEFF 2012/05/26 03:22:14

you are a New Yorker but you have FL on your ID

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JEFF to Ballade... 2012/05/31 03:38:26

DON'T RUB IT IN. I JUST LIKE THE HOT WEATHER.

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MO.gal 2012/05/19 21:51:03

No

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I don't think a candidate's religious beliefs should be an issue. However, the Republican's have started bringing up Jeremiah Wright again. I think that makes it fair to bring up Romney's religious beliefs and a closer look at Mormonism. I would rather hear them tell us what they intend to do for the country, but the RW would rather talk about a pastor. So be it, don't complain when the Dems start talking about Romney's faith.

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Teddy 2012/05/19 21:35:04

No

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No, separation of church and state.

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Willie 2012/05/19 20:32:59

Yes

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Of course it's fair to discuss them. What wouldn't be fair (or legal) would be to limit office holding to those who follow a certain religion, or believe in a certain God.

I enjoy hearing candidates pretend to agree with the mobs of Christians, or defend their particular nutty brand of Christianity. It's entertaining, and it goes toward helping me decide which of the unscrupulous lying bastards is the least objectional.

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