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John McCain says that the number one issue for the US election is 'if the candidate carries the Judeo-Christian tradition.' Do you agree?

SodaHead Politics 2008/06/09 17:58:55
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John McCain said that he wanted a Christian to be president because he felt that the Christian faith was a better guide than other faiths. He also said that his faith was an important part of his qualification to lead, adding the the United States Constitution established the America as a Christian nation. He says "The number one issue that is in the selection of the United States is 'will this person carry on in the Judeo-Christian tradition that has made this Nation the greatest experiment of mankind."

Whether you support him or not, do you agree with John McCain's statement?
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  • Boss Hogg~NOBama 2008/06/09 18:02:43
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Boss Hogg~NOBama
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    That being said though, he's just pandering to his religious base. What do you expect really? There are a heck of a lot of Christians in this country!
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  • themadhare ~IJM 2011/03/10 07:46:19
    I am not sure about John McCain's statement because...
    themadhare ~IJM
    it didn't work
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  • SnaekySnap 2008/10/01 00:10:35
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    SnaekySnap
    I've put forth a scenario to many that say religion should be enthralled in our system; all of whom are of the Judea-Christian persuasion. They want the Supreme Court loaded with people that will rule in favor of 'Christian values.' A survey showed the Islam is the fastest growing religion in the nation. There's one in congress already. Here's the scenario, let's say that Islam becomes the majority religion by 2012 and most elected officials are of Muslim beliefs. Would you want to live under Muslim laws? Every single one I've put this question to gave a resounding NO. Conclusion, it's not that they believe laws should be based on religion, it's only their particular religion and religious values. Our fore fathers had it right even way back then. We are a nation of diverse people and religions. Keep the separation of church and state. Practice whatever religion you want but don't try and force your religious values on others as you would not like other's forced upon you.
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  • Gary 2008/06/30 14:41:05
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Gary
    All the dangerous nuts of the world are religious.
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  • Jon 2008/06/27 22:10:03
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Jon
    McCain is nuts, and deliberately trying to sabotage his chances of wining. But he doesn't deserve to win.
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  • strawberry 2008/06/14 08:13:38 (edited)
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    strawberry
    I don't believe any religion should be mixed with politics. I don't like any formal religion. Religion causes more hate then love. Religion causes more ignorance then intelligence. Religion causes more segregation then intergration. Religion tells more lies then truths.
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  • Jwalden --- Constitution Party 2008/06/13 23:47:50
    Yes. We are a Christian Nation.
    Jwalden --- Constitution Party
    But I still do not wholely trust McCain as far as 'the Christian candidate' to 'lead America'.
    I think he does need to persuade the 'evangelical' which has been the deciding factor for Republicans in the White House; But, I also think there is too much 'reservation' in the 'evangelical' community.
    Every 'Presidential ' candidate has 'claimed' the 'religious ' mantra to some level [Clinton and Carter - Southern Baptist, further back- Episcopalian, Methodist, etc.]- Today, the 'mantra' has become nothing more than a mantra.
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  • Teo 2008/06/12 19:27:28
    Yes. We are a Christian Nation.
    Teo
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    Yes. It is extremely important to carry on the Judeo-Christian tradition in the sense that our constitution is founded on Judeo-Christian traditions. To go outside of these traditions is to disregard the original intent behind each article in our Constitution. However, the country itself cannot be classified as Christian. The majority of Americans are Christian but the Constitution itself guards the freedom of religion as a self-evident right. But the Constitution, natural law and civil law all fall under the Judeo-Christian tradition. There is no conflict between this and freedom of religion unless that religion teaches do break written and natural law. Could it be argued that McCain's record doesn't hold true to Judeo-Christian tradition - of course! That is why conservatives do not like McCain. Obama doesn't have much of a record yet to go off of, but his record and illustrated intent nearly completely goes against the Judeo-Christian tradition by trying remove the agency of man to choose to help the poor and needy and making it mandatory for the rich to give most of what they earn to government who will take care of the poor and needy for them. He wants to vilify the Judeo-Christian tradition of honoring the sanctity of life by considering it a lifelong punishment ...

    Yes. It is extremely important to carry on the Judeo-Christian tradition in the sense that our constitution is founded on Judeo-Christian traditions. To go outside of these traditions is to disregard the original intent behind each article in our Constitution. However, the country itself cannot be classified as Christian. The majority of Americans are Christian but the Constitution itself guards the freedom of religion as a self-evident right. But the Constitution, natural law and civil law all fall under the Judeo-Christian tradition. There is no conflict between this and freedom of religion unless that religion teaches do break written and natural law. Could it be argued that McCain's record doesn't hold true to Judeo-Christian tradition - of course! That is why conservatives do not like McCain. Obama doesn't have much of a record yet to go off of, but his record and illustrated intent nearly completely goes against the Judeo-Christian tradition by trying remove the agency of man to choose to help the poor and needy and making it mandatory for the rich to give most of what they earn to government who will take care of the poor and needy for them. He wants to vilify the Judeo-Christian tradition of honoring the sanctity of life by considering it a lifelong punishment to give birth to an unwanted child and the better condition would be to kill the baby in the womb. He is also a major cheerleader to remove a cornerstone principle of the Judeo-Christian tradition of family values by distorting the meaning of marriage and parents.

    So, since the major talking points of Obama revolve around eliminating Judeo-Christian tradition it is accurate to state that this is the number one issue in the selection of a president. Because it will determine how closely we want to follow the original intent of the Constitution. However, McCain is definitely not the right one to boast his credentials on this matter.
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  • SnaekySnap Teo 2008/10/01 00:42:21
    SnaekySnap
    Perhaps you need to read the words of Thomas Jefferson who crafted the First Amendment to the Constitution. This is his quote...

    "Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between Church & State."

    Using Jefferson's words, build a wall between church and state and keep it there. Do not let one mix with the other. If your elected officials happen to believe in whatever religion, so be it but, they should not let that religion interfere with the business of the state. To do so you could easily end up with state sponsored (forced) religion. Do you really want that? Perhaps if it's your 'Christian' religion. But what if it were of a Muslim nature? I'm sure you like many others will be yelling "HELL NO!"
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  • Urmama 2008/06/11 21:08:14
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Urmama
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    It shouldn't be an issue at all, let alone the number one issue. I wonder if he's heard of separation of church and state...
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  • SAM 2008/06/11 16:10:08
    Yes. We are a Christian Nation.
    SAM
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    Well he is right about that
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  • Duck 2008/06/10 02:06:28
    Yes. We are a Christian Nation.
    Duck
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    I think he is correct, we are a nation of tolerance, and that came from those religious foundations.
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  • Sumo- Living for the new year! 2008/06/09 23:32:58
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Sumo- Living for the new year!
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    Little john is pandering for the religious vote.
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  • Tonio31~E Pluribus Unum~ 2008/06/09 21:18:10
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Tonio31~E Pluribus Unum~
    Basically what Boss Hogg said. Also, despite the large number of Christians in the country, this is NOT a Christian nation and it was never founded as one.
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  • kmay 2008/06/09 20:53:57
    Yes. We are a Christian Nation.
    kmay
    J-C tradition is what this nation was founded on and has served us well for over 200 years embracing ALL religions.
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  • jon 2008/06/09 19:22:04
    I am not sure about John McCain's statement because...
    jon
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    this just proves that as much as we talk about a seperation between church and state, religion matters. i seriously doubt a muslim, hindu or buddhist would ever be elected president. even those that are thought to be muslim (hint hint). majority of american voters want a president that is christian, even if they themselves dont go to church as often as they should
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  • Cindy jon 2008/06/09 19:33:29
    Cindy
    this is not how I think it should be - but i do agree that this very well may be where the country (at large) is still at.

    But when they do - every man of every size color and background will be president before a woman if we don't continue to kick a _ _!
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  • Teo Cindy 2008/06/12 20:44:40
    Teo
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    Self-Righteous morons - the whole lot of you, including the poster of this questions by slanting the question to make it seem like everyone answering yes to this question is a religious bigot.

    The Judeo-Christian tradition refers to the basic values of our American culture and heritage and is the foundation of our Constitution. It was never intended to mandate Christianity as the only acceptable theology. The basis of these values forms the very roots of our American Culture, honors natural law, and formulates the thought behind our civil law. Every year we have elected officials in all branches of government chipping away at the original intent of our Constitution (which by the way also guarantees the religious freedom of all faiths).

    You claim to love the freedoms you and those like you enjoy yet at every turn you criticize the origin from which the framework of our country was built. Does the Judeo-Christian tradition prohibit certain religions from being president? NO! does the Judeo-Christian tradition prohibit a certain race from being president? NO! So stop with this ignorant, broad-based, wide-sweeping fear-mongering about separation of Church and State when you don't even know what that means.
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  • strawberry jon 2008/06/14 08:22:16
    strawberry
    There are many Christians that are hipocrits. They go to church, then cheat, rob and kill. They don't help anyone. This goes for all religions. When I lived in Africa, there were many muslims who were holy, good people. I don't like formal religion because it causes more hate then love. Religion also causes more ignorance then intelligence.
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  • jams 2008/06/09 19:03:34
    I am not sure about John McCain's statement because...
    jams
    McCain said "I believe that anyone can be president of the United States of any faith" and added that he was angry his remarks were misinterpreted but "there's nothing I can do about it". That was last October. Ok, really - was he pandering to the religious right - probably. But that was not the poll question.
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  • MadHatter 2008/06/09 18:34:40
  • old mccain 2008/06/09 18:32:14
    I am not sure about John McCain's statement because...
    old mccain
    Say "HONEST" #1 issue? He should become a minister then, not run for president; the WHOLE country will be better off.
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  • ibiza 2008/06/09 18:18:59
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    ibiza
    presidents religion political issue
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  • Chartreuse Dog ~COB 2008/06/09 18:18:04
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Chartreuse Dog ~COB
    I wonder what his best buddy Lieberman thinks about that. If you watch the video, he emphasized Christian throughout. At one point, it appears he starts to say Judeo-Christian, but then stops and says Christian.
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  • Jebrel 2008/06/09 18:15:38
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Jebrel
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    Wow, what ever happened to seperation of church and state?
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  • Peter Griffin 2008/06/09 18:10:47
    I am not sure about John McCain's statement because...
    Peter Griffin
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    Maybe McCain should read the writings of Jefferson, Franklin, and other founding fathers who were very critical of Christianity. Reading those and thinking that there was ever any intent to create a "Christian nation" would be askin to reading Mein Kampf and thinking it was about tolerance and diversity.
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  • Boss Hogg~NOBama 2008/06/09 18:02:43
    No. Our next President's religion is not a political issue.
    Boss Hogg~NOBama
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    That being said though, he's just pandering to his religious base. What do you expect really? There are a heck of a lot of Christians in this country!
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