Heathens, Pagans and Witches discussion

Aside from the usual economic politics and such, does your being Pagan come into play when you pick a president or other political officials?

No. But if they're an all out idiot, that tells me all I need to know.

If a political official is against religious freedom, then yes, that very much affects my vote

I agree with Linda (above).

We all know how politicians are. They'll say anything to get into office and once they're in, a lot of their "policies" change. A lot of them would love to tell us their stance on religious freedom, but it wouldn't get many of them elected or re-elected. I consider the countries they are supportive of as well, in terms of how they earn my support.

i havent been able to vote just yet, but i do try to follow elections, and i try to listen to what they dont say about their religious beliefs.

Yes. I try to keep an eye on how the politician views religion. I don't care what their beliefs are so long as they leave others beliefs alone.

Yes. I try to pick candidates who reflect my personal values, as I am pagan, my personal values aren't necessarily the norm.

i have not voted yet
but i am not sure if i realy want to because they r all about the same
lie to get in then try n find a way to fill their pocets of money with out anyone knowing

I watch to make sure they believe in freedom of religion, but I also tend to watch if they follow their own beliefs or not.

Norma wrote: "I also tend to watch if they follow their own beliefs or not."

Not many people do that. I must say, that's a good idea...

Yes. I vote Green.

Georgina wrote: "Yes. I vote Green."

What she said. And of course, yes, religion affects my vote; other parties are riddled with Christianity.

:):) And too often they don't admit it.

Georgina wrote: ":):) And too often they don't admit it."

Or know it!

yes. for one thing I try and vote against those who are trying to push their religious views on us.

I vote Green in the local elections, then have a crisis of conscience when it comes to the General Election, as strategy becomes more important. We don't really have religious views pushed on us here in the UK - at least I don't think so.

But I would say my attitude leads to being Pagan rather than the other way round."

I like that idea, Jaq, it feels right for so many things.

Jaq wrote: "Being Pagan affects every area of my life, so yes. Like Nell, I vote Green locally and the national elections, against the worst tyrant.

But I would say my attitude leads to being Pagan rather th..."

I like this idea too. :)

Terri wrote: "yes. for one thing I try and vote against those who are trying to push their religious views on us."

Same here.

Joseph wrote: "Terri wrote: "yes. for one thing I try and vote against those who are trying to push their religious views on us."

Same here."

I hope this never becomes an issue here in the UK - we do seem to follow the US in most things eventually.

I don't like politicians that force their religious views and, in doing so, infringe upon human rights. For me, I specifically look for politicians that don't treat women like sh#t.

Bryn wrote: "Georgina wrote: "Yes. I vote Green."

What she said. And of course, yes, religion affects my vote; other parties are riddled with Christianity."

What both Georgina and Bryn said. I vote Green as well, unless there's a compelling reason to vote otherwise. And I am not interested in any of these politicians that pander to the xtian crowd.