Agnostic.com

12 1

Does an atheist have a chance at winning a senate or congressional seat? Are there any holding office now?

twaseverthus 5 Mar 18
Share

Enjoy being online again!

Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.

Create your free account

12 comments

Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.

1

Non religious humanist count?

wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Huffman

0

I think they have a chance. If a Myslinm can get elected to congress, especially in today's environment, then an atheist coudl probably do it too.

1

Not with the boomer generation running things, but I believe millenials are going to change that too.

0

I think most politicians are afraid to come out as atheist - Christians heads would explode

gater Level 7 Mar 18, 2018
0

Possible in some areas because of the current political climate, but not very likely.

2

Sure we can. Just claim you're a christian like republicans do.

1

Yes. There have been at least one senator and one congressman who were atheist. [en.wikipedia.org]

2

Kyrsten Sinema of AZ (crazy right?) is the only member of Congress to say she has no religious affiliation. Other than that, I don't know.

LizL Level 5 Mar 18, 2018

Saying you have no religious affiliation is different than being agnostic or atheist, I know many that claim to be christian but don't proscribe to a specific religion, I am registered to vote as non affiliated but that doesn't mean I don't have a political affinity.

3

There was one open atheist in conrress in 2012. but he lost his seat even in California. I read a claim that there are 30 atheists in the US congress, but NONE re open about it.

Cowards

0

There was one open atheist in conrress in 2012. but he lost his seat even in California. I read a claim that there are 30 atheists in the US congress, but NONE re open about it.

1

Who in their right mind would admit to this. There are 7 states where it is currently illegal to run for public office. Bible belt states. Unless Bill Maher runs, no other would have a chance.

Wow! Really? Illegal to run for office as an atheist? So crazy!

Bill Mahr is very funny. I love his humor. However he is not a learned person. He shoots from the hip. I was him in celebrity Jeopardy. His ignorance actually surprised me.How can a man of his intelligence and talent be so ignorant?

@norealgod To answer your question.....arrogance.

3

Bernie Sanders from VT. They have to represent their district's population. Have to be a liberal area where religion isn't a concern.

Really an Atheist-culturally Jewish like me-not religious.

@sassygirl3869 and like me (half Jewish). Many Americans I meet have a hard time grasping the whole culturally Jewish thing. 🙂

Write Comment
You can include a link to this post in your posts and comments by including the text q:39276
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.