A person's faith is important when running for office.
Race in Kentucky now focused on conservative's religious faith. by Mark Vogl
(conservative)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Paul says a man's faith should be off limits in a campaign.
I don't agree with that at all.
A man or a woman's religious beliefs are at the very core of one's personality and character. If Paul's opponent is inaccurate in his allegations of Pail's activities in college than Paul should categorically deny it. And meanwhile, he should tell us about his Christian faith.
I know this is going to ignite the libertarians, but as their hostility will be in direct contradiction of their commitment to individual freedom. As an individual, I and anyone else, has the right to determine their own standards for a candidate. If a candidate is afraid to talk about their personal faith, than I am someone who would doubt that individual's conviction.
Further, anyone who really believe in God should be anchoredin the Christian Bible as the source of right and wrong. One of the great tragedies of America is the ability of candidates to claim to be Catholics, and then support abortion which is absolutely contrary to the faith...and more importantly demonstrates that the candidate cannot live within any set of moral codes.
This issue is important... being conservative is more than just claiming it. Where the conservatism, or any ideology comes from is critical to knowing the man or woman you are voting for.
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Posted By: Nobiius
Date: October 28, 2010 12:11:29 PM
I'd have to say I can't really back you on this one. Article 6 of the US constitution states "The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
Please note the last line. As long as a person represents themself honest and faithfully, I can't say we have any need to know of their professed religion. An atheist might end up being one of the best politicians we've ever had, a 'religious conservative' the worst (Bush, in my opinion, is a good example). This also somewhat falls under King's 'I have a dream' speech - just replace 'color of their skin' with 'religion'.
