Should Faith Matter When Electing Politicians?

• “Yes”

  

  “Constitution First, Bible Second”

• “Objection”

  

  “A Slightly Different Set of Questions”
  

A Slightly Different Set of Questions

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The Interfaith Alliance has developed a set of Five Questions that we hope voters will ask when evaluating candidates for public office:

1. What role should and does your religious faith and values play in creating public policy?
2. What are your views on the Constitutional guarantee of the separation of church and state?
3. What active steps have you taken and will you continue to take to show respect for the variety of religious beliefs among your constituents?
4. Should a political leader’s use of religious language reflect the language of his/her religious tradition, or be more broadly inclusive?
5. How do you balance the principles of your faith and your pledge to defend the Constitution, particularly when the two come into conflict?

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"Yes" American Atheists

• Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures
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• Constitution First, Bible Second
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"Yes" Rob Nelson

• Faith Matters. Voters Can and Should Consider It.
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• You Don't Drop Your Religious Beliefs at the White House Door
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• Religions Depend on Religious Politicians For Protection
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"No" Interfaith Alliance

• Commander-in-Chief, Not Pastor-in-Chief
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• Abuses of Religion for Political Gain at an All-Time High
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• The Media's Role in Elevating Religion
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Most Objections

• Constitution First, Bible Second
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• Commander-in-Chief, Not Pastor-in-Chief
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• The Media's Role in Elevating Religion
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• Faith Matters. Voters Can and Should Consider It.
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Consider Faith in Elections?

• Yes
• No

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