*W*T*F* Atheists cannot legally hold office in seven states.

Trevelyan

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This is a BS law... its just a law on the books that hasn't been changed but isn't enforced anymore.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Trevelyan
This is a BS law... its just a law on the books that hasn't been changed but isn't enforced anymore.
True, but it's not that hard to conceive of a situation where someone lost an election, discovered the winner is an atheist, and sued to have the election results overturned. These laws need to be taken off the books just like the sodomy laws were.

 

EXman

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haha you think this is whacked but during the Dems Presidential debates each candidate is introduced on TV with 3-4 items as where from and what RELIGION they practice.
For major elections you don't have a snowballs chance in hell of winning. Unless of course you live in Frisco where if you do not pander to gays you cannot go anywhere but heck they still have bath houses.
 

Reliant

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You know the information is going to be biased coming from nebraskaatheist.org.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Thraxen
BS.... read the link. Most of the quotes are taken way out of context.

Article 36 of Maryland's Declaration of Rights

"That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him, all persons are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person ought by any law to be molested in his person or estate, on account of his religious persuasion, or profession, or for his religious practice, unless, under the color of religion, he shall disturb the good order, peace or safety of the State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor ought any person to be compelled to frequent, or maintain, or contribute, unless on contract, to maintain, any place of worship, or any ministry; nor shall any person, otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a witness, or juror, on account of his religious belief; provided, he believes in the existence of God, and that under His dispensation such person will be held morally accountable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished therefore either in this world or in the world to come."

Article 3 of Massachusetts' State Constitution

"Any every denomination of Christians, demeaning themselves peaceably, and as good subjects of the commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: and no subordination of any one sect or denomination to another shall ever be established by law."
Comment: Apparently Non-Christians are not "equally under the protection of the law".

Article 6 Section 8 of North Carolina's State Constitution

"Disqualifications of office. The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God."

Article 1 Section 4 of Pennsylvania's State Constitution

"No person who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments shall, on account of his religious sentiments, be disqualified to hold any office or place of trust or profit under this Commonwealth."

Article 4 Section 2 of South Carolina's State Constitution

"No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor who denies the existence of the Supreme Being; ..."


Article 9 Section 2 of Tennessee's State Constitution

"No person who denies the being of God, or a future state of rewards and punishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this state."


Article 1 Section 4 of Texas' State Constitution

"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being."

Seems pretty clear to me.

 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Reliant
You know the information is going to be biased coming from nebraskaatheist.org.
The links on that page are directly to the state constitution sites. How is that biased, exactly genius?

 

gopunk

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aha, texas only requires acknowledgement of A supreme being... that's not that hard... i'll just say it's myself :D
 

geno

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...because religion determines whether or not you can do good in this society... it's THAT important...
 

gopunk

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Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: Reliant
You know the information is going to be biased coming from nebraskaatheist.org.
The links on that page are directly to the state constitution sites. How is that biased, exactly genius?

*and another one bites the dust...*
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: gopunk
aha, texas only requires acknowledgement of A supreme being... that's not that hard... i'll just say it's myself :D
"I do solemnly swear to do my best to serve this great state with constant acknowledgement of, and guidance from, the Supreme Being............in my pants.":p

 

rahvin

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Well duh, it's cause Athiests aren't american!
"I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."

President George H. W. Bush, during an August 27, 1987 interview by Rob Sherman, as reported in Brochure # 8286 (circa 1991) published by American Atheist Veterans.
 

Reliant

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Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: Reliant
You know the information is going to be biased coming from nebraskaatheist.org.
The links on that page are directly to the state constitution sites. How is that biased, exactly genius?

Well, I webpage like that isn't going to say that people view athiests as unethical because they have no fear of a higher being punishing them for wrong deeds. Religion provides an acciptal base for most people to trust elected officials. If a person believes in a God, then people will think they will act more like a "moral individual." I'm not religious at all, I've never attended church, so don't think I'm a fanatic. I'm just going off of personal experience I have in this subject.
 

Fausto

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Originally posted by: Reliant
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: Reliant
You know the information is going to be biased coming from nebraskaatheist.org.
The links on that page are directly to the state constitution sites. How is that biased, exactly genius?

Well, I webpage like that isn't going to say that people view athiests as unethical because they have no fear of a higher being punishing them for wrong deeds. Religion provides an acciptal base for most people to trust elected officials. If a person believes in a God, then people will think they will act more like a "moral individual." I'm not religious at all, I've never attended church, so don't think I'm a fanatic. I'm just going off of personal experience I have in this subject.
Which is exactly why no elected official or person running for office will ever miss a chance to have a photo/press-op of them attending services like a good little sheep. There are plenty of folks out there who voted for W because he protrayed himself and a "decent God-fearin' fella".
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Thraxen

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Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Texas can all be read differently.


 

BAMAVOO

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This is the best thing I have seen in a long time. I hope our state never takes this off the books. I wish they would enforce more to be honest with you.