Are Athiests persecuted in the US?

OnceConvinced · Post by **OnceConvinced** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:11 pm

A while ago, I watched an episode of Trading Spouses where a Christian switched with an Athiest. The Athiest claimed that in the States, many athiests are persecuted by Christians due to their beliefs... or lack there of.

Do you agree with this?

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:34 pm

When was the last time an out-of-the closet atheist was elected to the Presidency, Senate, House or State Governorship?

dissenter719 · Post by **dissenter719** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:39 am

It's all over our money and was even added to the Pledge of Allegiance to our country. Religion is regularly forced upon us in various forms, and we're virtually powerless to stop it. I don't fear being beheaded or burned at the stake, but I definitely think it affects my quality of life at times.

Goat · Post by **Goat** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:16 am

McCulloch wrote:When was the last time an out-of-the closet atheist was elected to the Presidency, Senate, House or State Governorship?

Governor Jesse Ventura.

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:54 pm

McCulloch wrote:When was the last time an out-of-the closet atheist was elected to the Presidency, Senate, House or State Governorship?

goat wrote:Governor Jesse Ventura.

Thanks.

Non-Christian Religious Affiliation of U.S. Presidents:

Unitarian 9.5%

Non-Christian Religious Affiliation of U.S. Congress:

Jewish 6.9%
Scientologist 0.2%
unspecified 0.7%

Non-Christian Religious Affiliation of U.S. Governors :

Jewish 4%
not stated 2% (this must be Jesse Ventura)

Non-Christian Religious Affiliation of the U.S. Supreme Court: None

Non-Christian Religious Affiliation of Canadian Prime Ministers: None

I think that it is safe to put forward the conjecture that non-theists are grossly underrepresented in elected western governments.

OnceConvinced · Post by **OnceConvinced** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:19 pm

Jesse probably got in more because of his popularity with Wrestling fans. lol.

I'm amazed at how many Christians there are in power in the US. When I look at New Zealand, they seem to be in a real minority. There voices are drowned out when it comes to policies that Christians don't like. Those Christians who do get into power here are often looked down upon as bigots.

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:20 am

Would anyone object to moving this discussion to the Religion and Politics thread, opening it up to responses or rebuttals from theists?

Skeptic · Post by **Skeptic** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:58 pm

Most of the people I know are Christians and I think it would affect their attitudes and behavior towards me if they knew I was an atheist. A select few of my friends know but for the most part I don't discuss it with people. But yes almost every where you go you have to endure; God this, God that, God bless, God help..., Lets pray, Please pray for...

OnceConvinced · Post by **OnceConvinced** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:43 pm

McCulloch wrote:Would anyone object to moving this discussion to the Religion and Politics thread, opening it up to responses or rebuttals from theists?

Sure, why not. It will be interesting to see other people's POV

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:26 pm

This has been moved from the A Room to Politics and Religion to broaden the scope of the responses available.

Debating Christianity and Religion