I think this is a timely quote from comedian/political satirist Bill Maher that touches on the danger of choosing presidential candidates and political leaders based on their religious beliefs instead of choosing them on the basis of their capability to do the job they are applying for. The following quote is taken from his "New Rules" segment for the Sept. 21, 2007 episode of
Real Time with Bill Maher. He's brash but I think makes a very good point.
According to a recent poll, seven in ten say it's important to have a president with strong religious beliefs… But, fair is fair. So, for myself and the other 15-20% of American who the majority call "non-believers," but who I call "rationalists," here is our religious test for office: If you believe in Judgment Day, I have to seriously question your judgment; If you believe you're in a long-term relationship with an all-powerful space-daddy--who will, after you die, party with your ghost forever--you can't have my vote, even for Miss Hawaiian Tropic; I can't trust you at the levers of government because there's an electrical fire going on in your head. Maybe a president who didn't believe our soldiers were going to Heaven might be a little less willing to get them killed.
I think this is a timely quote from comedian/political satirist Bill Maher that touches on the danger of choosing presidential candidates and political leaders based on their religious beliefs instead of choosing them on the basis of their capability to do the job they are applying for. The following quote is taken from his "New Rules" segment for the Sept. 21, 2007 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. He's brash but I think makes a very good point.
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