Religious Affiliation and Politics
We have seen that Christians can vote and become elected with ease, no matter the extent to which that person adheres to such faith. What about other religions, though. Pontificate for a second, upon the scenario that a person who identifies as a Muslim were to run for office. What would happen?
| 7% (2) | They would be treated no differently than Mike Huckabee, John McCain, or John Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% (18) | They'd come under intense and unfair scrutiny | |
| 22% (6) | I think they'd probably be assassinated | |
| 3% (1) | They'd be rightly identified and pulled out of the race |
27 voters have answered this question.
What if a person who identifies with Pagan religions, like Wicca, Wytchcraft, or Druidic faith were to run?
| 7% (2) | They would be treated no differnently than any other person of faith. | |
|---|---|---|
| 7% (2) | They're nuts, and would probably be treated that way | |
| 7% (2) | Theyd be rightly identified and pulled from the race. No Satan-worshipper will run my Judeo-Christian Nation. | |
| 77% (21) | They would be heavily and unfairly scrutinized, and most likely would lose |
27 voters have answered this question.
Thank you for your time. What did you think of the short little quiz?
| 11% (3) | Great! | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% (18) | 'S'alright | |
| 18% (5) | Meh | |
| 3% (1) | Heavily disapprove |
27 voters have answered this question.
Almost forgot! Suppose an athiest was a serious contender?
| 11% (3) | Their blasphemous ways would be put on display for the world to see. | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (3) | They'd be assassinated! | |
| 62% (17) | They'd probably be unfairly scrutinized, and most likely would lose | |
| 14% (4) | I think they'd be treated fairly, and no differently than a person of faith |
27 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2008-01-06 20:33:36
by Ravyn Morrighan
