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Atheists & Agnostics

3catwoman3

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5. Seeing as religious fundamentalism seems to make people...

Reply to Farmer-Rick (Original post)

Tue Nov 29, 2022, 12:00 PM

Nov 2022

…lose their minds, I find myself wondering if only agnostics and atheists should be allowed to hold office. We don’t try to force our beliefs or lack thereof on others.

Unfortunately, not enough people seem to be able to live their faith the way President Biden does, personally, without needing to insist that everyone think the same way they do.

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Why it matters that 7 states still have bans on atheists holding office [View all] Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 OP

States run their own elections. jimfields33 Nov 2022 #1

Religious officials are never pressed on their patriotism Walleye Nov 2022 #2

Look at how many Twitter bios etc say christian first and then get around to "American" later Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #6

I think Americans are a little too shy about questioning people's religious dogma Walleye Nov 2022 #7

Well, they are entitled to their beliefs, but not an own set of facts & not excusing evil actions.nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #8

Certainly entitled to their beliefs.But I want to know their priorities if they're in government Walleye Nov 2022 #9

Heck yes! .... Duppers Nov 2022 #3

Who could bring such a suit? FBaggins Nov 2022 #4

Well the ruling in 1961 was specifically Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #11

Seeing as religious fundamentalism seems to make people... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #5

I would never have any problem with religion if everybody practiced their faith how Joe Biden does Walleye Nov 2022 #10

Nor would I. President Biden finds that his... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #12

Well said Walleye Nov 2022 #13

Thank you. This is something I have thought about... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #15

Good points all Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #14

Thank you. The notion that man was made in... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #16

Well said Farmer-Rick Nov 2022 #17