How important is a presidential candidate's religious beliefs to you?

I like Ron Paul because he loves this country, he is down to earth, he loves freedom, and it's a big bonus that he is a "true Christian" unlike Bush. He believes in "just war" and he is pro-life. Ron Paul is a good man, Fox news has been trying to dig up trash on him but continues to fail

I think Jesus would vote for Ron Paul

 

The thing is, I have a right to vote and also not to vote. I choose not to vote, regardless of what anyone else thinks. You say a vote is lost and belongs to someone of intelligence. I say the vote is not lost, because I see the people that others are voting for have a lack of intelligence. Especially in regards to recognizing our creator and what their part of his plan is.

I am sorry you are disappointed in my responses. however, that is the way I feel about it, and strongly for that matter. I will go by whoever governs this country, as long as their rules do not ask me to go against God's principles.

Regards,

Col

 

For me it is extremely important. However, I do have problems when the candidate/presidents confused about who is God. Unfortunately this often does not show until they have tasted power.

 

I don't really care about what their religious beliefs are as long as the candidate has good policy ideas.

However, the crazy evangelicals in the U.S. just so happen to have idiotic policy ideas based on their beliefs.

ex: "Bomb Iran so Jesus comes back! Yay!"

 

But that's exactly my point! While most candidates have their skeletons, there will always be one who meshes with your views more closely then the rest. He may not deserve your vote, but you deserve your say!

For example: let's say you lived in JW Land In JW Land 90% of the population subscribe to your religion, the other 10% are atheists who don't follow your belief system at all. Because the religious folks in JW Land feel the way you do, they don't vote; 6% of the atheists do. You end up being lead by an asshole atheist as opposed to an asshole Christian - at the least the Christian leader, while not perfect, shared your overall views on life and what it means.

I don't mean to say that all JWs feel the way you do about voting (do they?), but if they did, that could very well be the outcome.

Hit the voting booth Col!

 

When the citizenry stops voting, democracy is usurped.

I could care less about the candidate's personal life or religious beliefs. It's a very American thing to become more interested in the candidate's skeletons and past than in their message or abilities. Other countries have much more colorful candidates, who are in some cases much more qualified to be leaders.

Of course the president should be a man of integrity and honor, but none of us are perfect.

Did the fact that Clinton was a philanderer make him any better or worse as a President? Has GWB been more or less powerful because he is a Christian?

Policy matters. Strength of will matters. Skill and knowledge matters. Charisma matters. Courage matters.

That's why I like Ron Paul. He's a Christian, but he's also reconciled his Christian beliefs with the Constitution, and puts what is right (legally) for this country before pursuing a personal agenda.

 

Trust me on this. Every Witness feels the same about voting. It does not matter who is in authority in this system of things. Yes, we have to live in this secular world and abide by the rules and laws of this system, as long as those rules and laws do not contradict the laws that God imposes on us (for our benefit of course). Our stance in politics is neutral. The same goes for war. We are neutral. Because politics and war are man made things and the Bible teaches we should not meddle in such things. Jesus was a fine example for this. In his time, he was looked upon to become King of the Jews. He avoided that like the plague. Wanted nothing to do with it. Why? Because it was not his time to become King yet. He knew his purpose and fulfilled it completely right up to the day he died on the stake (Greek word stau-ros).

This is the very thing we do. We follow Christ. Following Christ defines a "true Christian". Not by following some things. By following and applying ALL the things he taught.

I hope this makes this subject a little clearer for you for understanding.

Regards,

Col