2016 Presidential Election religion thread.

[AtheistCrusader]

Last edited Sun Apr 12, 2015, 10:17 PM - Edit history (3)

(In no particular order)

Democrats:

Hillary Clinton - Methodist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Methodist_Church

Jeff Boss - Unknown
Unknown

Vermin Supreme - Unknown
But he glitter bombed Randall Terry, so that's awesome

Robby Wells - Football
Unknown

Republicans:

Ted Cruz - Southern Baptist Convention
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptist_Convention

Mark Everson - Unknown
Possibly none.

Jack Fellure - Protestant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_Only_movement

Rand Paul - Presbyterian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterianism

Independent:

Terry Jones - Nondenominational Christian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dove_World_Outreach_Center

Zoltan Istvan - Transhumanist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transhumanism

I will update and edit the list as candidates officially announce.

[longship]

1. Is this the thread that you want pinned?

If I were a host, I would support that, regardless of the fact that every single candidate in both parties would likely be of one Christian sect or another.

But there is undoubtedly a huge difference between the parties on religion's place in society, and especially government. And I would like to see a discussion on this.

The issue invites the question:

If pretty much all the candidates of both parties are of some Christian sect, what is the difference? I think we all know the answer. But a respectful discussion might be constructive.

Best regards.

[AtheistCrusader]

3. Yes, this is the thread I would like pinned.

Each sect of Christianity varies on significant issues. Obviously candidates will have their own positions on issues, colored first by political affiliation, but their views may be partially, or completely informed by their religious views as well. Worth tracking the list.

[longship]

5. In spite of my caveats, posted above, I agree.

I hope it gets pinned even though I am not sure of its value, given that it is ones interpretation of ones religion (and its relationship to society) which seems to trump which sect.

However, that too is an interesting topic.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Alternatively, you could just post all the maybes, and let people figure out who's running.

And delete names when it becomes clear they aren't in the running.

Bernie Sanders: Jewish

Liz Warren: United Methodist Church

Sarah Palin: Nondenominational Christianity

Michelle Bachmann: Christian Dominionism

[AtheistCrusader]

4. For issues like this it is not my preference to speculate.

I would only add people who have officially launched a campaign. (I can certainly add Vermin Supreme and the other two indies, and probably will, why not)

[NeoGreen]

6. Would it be helpfull...

...to have a list of previous candidates from previous elections with their particular persuasion?

To add a historical perspective.

To the Hosts, I too support bestowing "Pinned" status upon this thread.

[AtheistCrusader]

7. Updated 4/7 with the addition of MONKEY PANCAKES JR

[AtheistCrusader]

8. Pleased to add a new candidate.