Would you elect an atheist for president of our country (Philippines)?

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jiki_nini79

As long as he or she could deliver us from povertyhe or she may be elected. As of the moment, there's no politician admitting being an atheist, because the religious is a solid voting block.

NONAME

A morally upright atheist is better than a Catholic asshole.

copy paste

Sure. The past presidents of the Philippines have shown a lot of their "spiritual and religious" side, going to church and stuff. But beyond that, they continue to steal, cheat and murder people opposing their rule. A good person who does not believe in God is a million times better than a bad person who believes in God.

Madara ĺś°çŤ„ĺ°‘ĺĄł

he/she have my vote. it's time for a change and move to a better future, religion is holding back this country far too long.

richie

Yes I would. It would be a factor on a country like ours no doubt, but people should vote more on a person's capability not orientation or creed of any kind. As you pointed out, if that perosn is known for his integrity, honesty and ability, then not only would I vote for him but I would support him in any way I could.

luosechi é§±ĺŁ«ĺźş

I am a (not so) little disturbed with the opinions of some of the answerers. Would they vote for a Catholic? How about a Protestant (don't forget Baptists, INC and JILs are Protestants). OK how about Buddhists or Shintoists Taoists or Confucians or even Muslims?

I was baptized in the Czechoslovakian Hussite Church whom the pope burned at the stake for preaching austerity). Of course you wouldn't vote for me - I'm not a citizen... but I am appalled at the number of people who would vote only for a Catholic when your Constitution requires separation of church and state.

Nuff said.

blackshama2002

Why not? The 1987 Constitution forbids the holding of a religious test for public office. Atheism can be considered a religion too since atheistic unbelief is really a belief (as unproven as that God exists) that there isn't any God or gods! So we can't bar an atheist from running for office.

annabelle p

I think people are more open-minded now than they were decades ago. Ramos is not a Catholic but he won in the presidential election. If the person is qualified, why not? Religion or in this case, denomination, should not interfere in your decision when choosing a candidate. What matters are a person's qualification, his political acumen, past political records, integrity and dedication; resolute in serving the people, not the other way round.

xer0blast

i agree with answerer 2....

dont you know that SATAN himself believe in GOD. so i prefer an atheist president who can govern the nation than a religious one who is not...

-frAncEs-

Being an atheist is a subjective principle. Do good, avoid evil is a maxim applicable to all of us. It is already innate in us it helps us to use our common sense and basic judgment in all that we do disregarding any moralities that hinders us. Probably, being a theist is good factor and has a great impact for the future president looking at its facade. However, being an atheist do not concern the teachings of God or any religion for that matter he only relies on his proper judgment and common sense to think. I had enough of sinner-saint politicians especially the Trapos. I will vote for that president since he/she has integrity, honesty and the ability to run our conuntry because i think she has the common sense to know what is right from wrong. Good for that person to have common sense because common sense is not common to all.

Ninja_Jesus

I will. It's time to move on as a nation and get rid of superstitious beliefs that are harmful to rational thinking, which in turn affects government policies.

Also, we are *not* a christian nation. Our constitution specifically states the separation of church and state.

"Morality is doing right, no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, no matter what is right."
- H. L. Mencken

"Organized religions and their dogmas only serve to indoctrinate the participants into sheeplike common behaviors. This type of blind assimilation promotes the popularity of Top 40 count-down radio stations and movie sequels. Skepticism toward groups, holy or otherwise, is enriching and makes you a far more entertaining person."
- Janeane Garofalo

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
- Albert Einstein

heartburn

yes,will be better for the country.

GROmmatically Correct

i think the filipinos need to move away from christianity because 'god' has done nothing for them. filipinos also need to acknowledge the fact that god doesn't exist. and if there is a 'god', he/she doesn't care for filipinos.

and the devil doesn't exist either.

you poor, gullible saps. :P

guiddeaux

why not? for decades we have these so called "god - fearing" presidents, but look where we are right now. the only gods these hypocrites worship are money, power and themselves. probably an atheist who doesn't serve any god would start serving the nation's interest.

Definately NOT.
Think about it for a second. You have had all these Christain leaders all with their morals and faith, their belief in Christ and his laws and teachings and just look at the mess your in. You want to consider voting for someone without all these characteristics hmmmm wait a minute maybe just maybe.
In short it doesn't matter if s/he is a Catholic. Muslim, Atheist etc. What is important is that s/he works for the good of all Filipino's not just his cronies and his pockets.

lym

no! why should i let my country be in troubled, by electing a person who do not valued 'christianity".

yuanyuan

Well said Barrio Lass!

I will not. He might be the best there is in everything and he could/probably/maybe be the solution to the country's ills and problems but his being a non-believer does not sit well with me. If he wins, so be it. I'll forever admit to everyone that I did not vote for him because he does not believe in my God.

That's just me too...peace!

Barrio Lass

No. I believe that a leader should have faith in God, who believes in God. God is all that we have now. Faith in Him is the only thing that can save us. Having a leader who does not have faith would be like a parable given by Jesus Himself... it would be like the blind leading the blind... they'd both fall into the pit. One requirement for me is to have someone who has FAITH... he or she may not be perfect but as long as he or she has faith, and as long as he or she is with GOD, we will never go astray, we never could go wrong.

Mutya P

If he/she is the "Chosen One", why not! GOD will surely lead him/her to save HIS people.

Jemay

No, the Philippines being a religious country and third largest Roman Catholic country in the World will never put an atheist in Presidential Office. The devil will always tell you there is no God.

xtra0

i don't think i would vote for an outright atheist who leans toward condemnation of our basic religious beliefs. But I'd vote for an agnostic candidate who believes in a higher power - not necessarily God or other spiritual beings. I firmly believe that religion should complement governance, not undermine it.

I can't vote here but I would help any organization opposed to it.

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