Not believing in God a bigger obstacle in US politics than an extramarital affair

[muriel_volestrangler]

Specifically, to get elected as President:

http://people-press.org.nyud.net:8080/files/2011/06/traits4.png

http://people-press.org/2011/06/02/republican-candidates-stir-little-enthusiasm/

Via http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/politics-and-atheists-the-good-news-and-the-bad

Happy Atheist Pride Day, I suppose ...

[lazarus]

1. but we're not oppressed at all

and have no business being uppity about religion in public life.

[dmallind]

2. ...and being gay, black, Mormon, hell probably all four together too.

Surveys are consistent. Wanne be electable? Pick a sky-daddy and kowtow.

[laconicsax]

4. Hey!

"Sky-daddy" is the single most derisive thing you can say about theists! Show some respect to their sincerely held fantasies.

[LeftishBrit]

3. Sad but not surprising

I can think of a number of members of Congress who were elected or re-elected despite known affairs (McCain is an obvious example). But only one who is an open atheist (Pete Stark).

[sakabatou]

5. +1