It is that time again. The time that comes every four years. Republicans are insulting all Democrats and vice versa. One of the many aspects, of the two people that are vying for presidency, that people want to discuss is their religion.
Why is that?
Why is that so important to us?
Many people point to them having the same values.
What are those values that people talk about? Loving one another? Caring for the poor? Renunciation of violence?
I have news for you. Those aren't "Christian" values. Those are "human" values. Many people have those values regardless of their religion.
Four years ago, when President Obama was elected, numerous right-wingers believed and still do believe that he is Muslim. I, for one, believe that he is Christian. However, does it matter? Why would people be so afraid of having a muslim individual as president. Is it because they only know what they watch on Fox News? Have they been reading too much of the hate monger (Ann Coulter)? Do they equate terrorism with the nation of Islam? For those who do any of this, I beg of you to actually learn about Islam. Don't only listen to what people say. Study it; learn about it. Become educated before you decide to dislike a whole religion. Islam does not equal terrorism. (Sorry for this little soap box. It's a bit of a pet peeve of mine)
What it comes down to is this: Why does religion matter when choosing a president?
IT SHOULDN'T!!!!!
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