[MineralMan]

"Would atheists allow any religion if they were in control?"

That's a fair question, but it's also not a good question. There is no central set of beliefs that atheists share. I know a few atheists besides myself, and not a single one has any problem with the religious beliefs of others.

I certainly do not. I do not share those beliefs, but it is my opinion that people should be able to hold whatever beliefs they have and to practice whatever religious ceremonies they wish to, as long as those practices do not involve preventing anyone else from having differing beliefs or practices.

I happen to share that opinion with the authors of our Constitution. Everyone has the freedom to believe and worship as they choose. Nobody has the freedom to insist that anyone else share their particular beliefs, however. Both things are protected by our Constitution.

[Right Wing Professor]

I certainly do not. I do not share those beliefs, but it is my opinion that people should be able to hold whatever beliefs they have and to practice whatever religious ceremonies they wish to, as long as those practices do not involve preventing anyone else from having differing beliefs or practices.

I unequivocally endorse the above statement.

- another atheist FReeper

[PaulaB]

As a Christian I whole hardly agree with your statement.

We are guaranteed freedom of religion in this country. And those who state that only Christians can be conservative scare me.

I of course will pray for you and for you to know our loving Savior but would stand hand in hand with you against the liberal sickness trying to bring down our country.

[Raycpa]

but it is my opinion that people should be able to hold whatever beliefs they have and to practice whatever religious ceremonies they wish to, as long as those practices do not involve preventing anyone else from having differing beliefs or practices.

Its been the experience that atheists in general desire to push religious folks practices out of any public display or discussion. Why would Christians trust atheists to protect their rights to talk about God in public, to wear and display Christian symbols when so many atheists stop at nothing to end these practices?

It is my belief that although we are united in conservatism, Christians would not willing trust atheists to rule over them. Therefore they will not receive majority support from Christians in the republican party and if they did get majority support the Christians would leave the republican party.