Religion
Related: About this forum2016 Presidential Election religion thread.
Last edited Sun Apr 12, 2015, 10:17 PM - Edit history (3)
(In no particular order)
Democrats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Methodist_Church
Unknown
But he glitter bombed Randall Terry, so that's awesome
Unknown
Republicans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptist_Convention
Possibly none.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_Only_movement
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterianism
Independent:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dove_World_Outreach_Center
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transhumanism
I will update and edit the list as candidates officially announce.
longship
(40,416 posts)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
(33,982 posts)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
(40,416 posts)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
(68,644 posts)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
(33,982 posts)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
(4,031 posts)...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.