Is America Ready For A Candidate Who Grew Up Praying In A Mosque

  •  April 12, 2007

Katie Couric asks the question.
I guess if the media is going to make a big deal about Romney’s mormonism we may as well cover Obama’s religious history as well.
Personally, I could care less where these guys pray. I’m more concerned about what they’re going to do on taxes, government spending and national security. I’d vote for a candidate who worshiped Mr. Potatohead if I thought he/she would cut my taxes, reduce government spending and pursue a foreign policy that truly supported the aspirations to freedom of people all over the globe, up to and including a completion of the mission in Iraq.
But that’s just me. I’m weird like that.

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  • http://Array robert108

    Rob: What are the chances that a guy who grew up praying in a mosque and hearing their version of how the world should be, would work to achieve the goals you want? How likely is that? Islam is more than a religion; it’s an entire worldview, including political, social and economic ideas.

  • HG

    Personally, actual policy preferences is much more important than whatever religion a candidate claims to belong to.

    I’m with you there Rob.

  • Ace25

    If a candidate claims that they are against slavery, segregation, homosexual unions, abortion, communism,… etc. and yet the religion that this candidate belongs to supports all of those things. There is a conflict of interest.

    I agree that social issues are important, but moral issues should take precedence over social issues. Unfortunately I can’t always compare the social issues of 2 candidates if they have opposing moral views. Human life is always worth more than some $

  • robert108

    Rob: It seems as if the 800 pound gorilla in this comment thread is whether or not is remotely sane to have someone who might be a stealth Islamist as President of the United States, considering the world situation with Islam. To be sure, we have a fairly small percentage(10-20%) of all Islamics being of the radical persuasion, but they are doing an incredible amount of damage around the world. I think the day will come when we can seriously consider an Islamic(native-born, of course) as POTUS, but a lot has to be resolved before we should consider that, IMO.

  • Ace25

    Religion is most certainly important. There needs to be some moral fiber in these politicians. Unfortunately, many of them claim one thing and vote the opposite.

    Identifying someone with their religion isn’t as effective in this day and age. Example: John Kerry… cough cough, I’m Catholic, but I’m Pro Choice… bit of a contradiction there.

  • Neiman

    Rob: To me, the problem with your position is that if we are going to vote intelligently, we have to go beyond what someone may say are their policy preferences; because for most candidates their words and policies are solely designed to garner votes from the most people and more often than not those empty words will not guide them in office. But, we can look at their past, public record, personal life, religious beliefs and a host of other things to try and determine the character of the person, the core values; which will, in my opinion, tell us more about what they will do in office than all of their carefully crafted words about their policies.

    Lastly Rob, what you said about no religious litmus test is only partially true; in matter of absolute fact, virtually all of our Founding Father’s, including Jefferson, said that we should prefer people of faith as our elected leaders, as their adherence to the moral an dethical values of the Judeo-Christian faith would aid them in their great work for the country.

  • http://www.willisms.com/ Zsa Zsa

    It is not Obama’s religion that bothers me. It concerns me though that he refuses to duke it out with Hillary on the FOX News Network? Especially when he tries to act like partisan politics is not the answer???

  • http://sayanythingblog.com robport

    I don’t mind if some people consider religion an important part of a politician’s resume. The constitution forbids any religious litmus test for federal office, but voters are free to make their decisions however they see fit.

    Personally, actual policy preferences is much more important than whatever religion a candidate claims to belong to.

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