Could an atheist ever be president?

[einhander]

Had this debate last night. My answer is yes, but not for another decade or so.

[AwakenNoMore]

This country is unfortunately too religious currently. It would have to drop well below 50% religious population before that happens. Last I heard its in the 80% area? So yeah not for a long while.

[BlackbirdM3]

An atheist president would be the perfect separation of church and state. I'd vote for the person on principle.

Will

[cale]

Aren't there still places in the US where an atheist cannot even hold an office?

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-atheists-we-distrust/

[Roysneon]

Here in Canada, I could not tell your the religious affiliation of a single politician. References to God and the queen are purely ceremonial as far as I know.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I'm down for a God-less President, the country is fuct up enough it can't really hurt. I just envision the backlash and the long term public remorse and fact that another Atheist would never, ever get elected again.


Wait, am I saying something else with my comment?

[cale]

Agreed. I'm aware of the PM's affiliation, but that is only because I actively sought that information. He's actually a pretty conservative evangelical, but you likely wouldn't know it by any of his dealings.

[Dozyproductions]

They might all say they're religious but money is their real god.

[kickinindian]

They might all say they're religious but money is their real god.

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[ST1G]

i'm down for a god-less president, the country is fuct up enough it can't really hurt. I just envision the backlash and the long term public remorse and fact that another atheist would never, ever get elected again.


Wait, am i saying something else with my comment?

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