Would you accept an atheist person as leader of your country?

That depends on their political views. If s/he disagreed with me on key issues, then I would not be pleased.

I may, if I liked him. But it depends what kind of athesit.

If he were a wackadoo, "religion is evil," atheist...no. Nor would he be likely to make it very far.

If he were simply a guy who didn't believe in God, I don't see why not.

I suspect this is yet another Wicksy attempt to force a discussion about religion.


...schocker, I was right.

Absolutely. It would be great if we elected someone who was open about being an atheist. (I'm sure we've actually elected atheists before and just don't know it.)

Yes, I would prefer that he/she be an atheist/agnostic.

Sure.

But it's not really up to my acceptance - Stephen Harper is the PM whether I like it or not.

Not only accept, I would welcome an atheist Prime Minister.

Yes and atheist would make a good leader

Of course.

O course- what's religion got to do with leading a modern, western country. maybe don't ask this question in Pakistan!

It would be great. At least they wouldn't use God's blessing as a reason to go to war!

Yes, I could give two craps one way or the other about it.

Not that it matters if I accept them or not, as long as the majority does, but yes, I would be content enough.

Yes

I would have to recognize that atheist as the leader of my country, but I wouldn't be very accepting of that person at all, especially if they were a militant atheist.

I do believe in a higher power and I would hope that a leader did also but when it comes to making decisions about human and social matters religion needs to be kept separate from the state.

Why not... it's not like any of them have followed any of "god's" rules.

Makes no difference how I feel about it if one is elected.

Sure, everybody makes mistakes.

Totally.

Not sure. If the athiest was a real jerk I would not. If the athiest made sound decisions that would benefit everyone than I would.

Just a note, it is a bit more comforting to elect someone that you can connect to on some personal level.