Would you vote for a gay or atheist president?

[Kodratos]

Gay, yes

Atheist, no

[Akno21]

In a general, I wouldn't care.

In a primary, sadly, no, on those reasons, being gay and athiest.

[Lunar]

Yes/yes

I'm a cynical agnostic myself.

Obviously restrictions apply.  If the person had Opebo's view of religion and wished to act upon it, then I almost certainly would not.  If the homosexual candidate was flaming and wearing pink suits or whatever that extreme stereotype is, then that would likely annoy me into voting for someone else.

[Bleeding heart conservative, HTMLdon]

Yes/Yes, of course.

[ilikeverin]

I wouldn't care about one's sexuality or religion when voting. I would vote only on the basis of their positions on the issues.

See above.

[John Dibble]

What reason does an atheist have to be fearless?

What reason does an atheist have not to be fearless?

I've already states that there are many religious cowards, so why can't there be fearless atheists? Your logic on this matter makes absolutely no sense. You better do a better job explaining it if you want it to hold any weight.

And having a 'fearless' president is a stupid idea. Fear often keeps people from making mistakes, it gives people caution - without caution a leader will make rash decisions that will end up costing his people. The difference between the brave and the cowardly is that the brave don't allow themselves to be controlled by fear - they listen to it, but unlike the cowardly they don't let it guide their every action.

[12th Doctor]

Gay, yes

Atheist, no

[PBrunsel]

No for both.

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For the record. Opebo is not the "average" atheist.

[Akno21]

No for both.

In a general, or a primary?
A primary I would agree with you, I want the guy to get elected.
Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

[Redefeatbush04]

No for both.

Why not PB

[PBrunsel]

No for both.

Why not PB

I'm more of a Main Street Value Conservative and homosexuality and atheism conflict with my ideas. I belive in the right for a person to be a homosexual or an athiest, but I don't have to vote for one.

[Confabulator]

Yes/yes, it wouldn't affect my vote.  Yes in the primaries.  It forces the GOP to deal with it, and they would definitely look bad, even if the democrats lost.

Nobody is fearless.  Fearlessness is a trait that will not evolve.  Religious people are scared of god-remember? 

[PBrunsel]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

[TeePee4Prez]

Gay, yes

Atheist, no

My answers: Yes/Yes obviously.

How about an agnostic/non-denominational Christian who left the Catholic faith?  Yes  that's me, but would you vote for someone like that?

[they don't love you like i love you]

yes/yess

befofree i saidd no/no by mistae. ha haa, fukckc!

[The Dowager Mod]

Yes/Yes

[ilikeverin]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

What if it was FDR vs. an atheist, gay Republican whose views exactly match yours (even gay marriage :S)?

[PBrunsel]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

What if it was FDR vs. an atheist, gay Republican whose views exactly match yours (even gay marriage :S)?

That would never happen.

[ilikeverin]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

What if it was FDR vs. an atheist, gay Republican whose views exactly match yours (even gay marriage :S)?

That would never happen.

This is a what-if.

Hmmm, even better: a gay, atheist HERBERT HOOVER vs. FDR

[Akno21]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

Of course you have the right to.
But are you prejiduced against gays and athiests?

[A18]

Nobody is fearless.  Fearlessness is a trait that will not evolve.  Religious people are scared of god-remember? 

What I mean is that Washington and Lincoln were emboldened by faith and were able to get inspiration in the tough times for their faith throughout the American Revolution and Civil War.

[PBrunsel]

No for both.

Assuming it's a general election, isn't that prejiduced?

No it's called Democracy. I have a right to not vote for someone based off my ideas.

Of course you have the right to.
But are you prejiduced against gays and athiests?

I don't expecially like gays and athiests, but I believe they have the right to be who they are. I don't want to enforce my ideas on them.

[12th Doctor]

Gay, yes

Atheist, no

My answers: Yes/Yes obviously.

How about an agnostic/non-denominational Christian who left the Catholic faith?  Yes  that's me, but would you vote for someone like that?

As long as they believe in something, some form of guiding force or higher power I would have no trouble voting for them, but I cannot vote for an atheist. 

First off, I a know this sounds weak, but I don't think it is natural to not believe in some form of God.  Indeed, most atheists turned to atheism because they were quite angry with the world.

Secondly, it might as well be voting for a space alien as I cannot comprehend someone having no faith in their life.  It is a totally different mind set from how I veiw the world.

[Hatman 🍁]

yes/yes of course. In fact, I might vote for someone because they were gay (Equal representation and all that) for the same reason I would vote for a woman. However they would have to be someone for whom I could vote for.  I don't really care about the religion of a candidate (or lack thereof) unless they were hard core in your face religious.