CaughtintheMiddle1990
12-10-2010, 10:26 AM
People have speculated that he's a Muslim, a radical Christian, an Atheist, but I myself believe that he's none of the above--I don't see him as the type to be really religious, nor anti-religious. I believe he's probably an Agnostic. I believe he picked Trinity Church simply because having a religion of some kind is kind of an unspoken requirement for attaining high office, at least as of now.
He has publicly mocked the Bible, and refuses to say the words "Endowed by Their creator" when reciting the Declaration of Independence, amongst other things. I do not believe him to be an Atheist; Having read excerpts of his biography makes me disagree with that assessment. It is a possibility, given the faith of his mother, but he also seems to be an intellectual man and rather studious and open minded--I would say if he's an Atheist, than he's an Agnostic-Atheist. He is definitely not a "New" or Militant Atheist, if he is one. Therefore, I say he is some form of Agnostic.
I believe the only recent Presidents who have been definitely religious were FDR (Opting to pray openly on the radio on the Eve of D Day. He didn't have to, but it was his idea and that shows me he had faith of some form), Truman (his support of Israel was founded much on his faith), Nixon (I've read about his last night in the White House--praying on his knees to God with Kissinger--I do believe he was a Christian despite his personal flaws), Carter (for all his ineptness as President, I do believe he is a very religious man), Reagan (he seems to have been very true to his faith) and Bush II (obvious that he had a great reverence for God).
Personally, myself, I have been soul searching, shifting between Catholicism and a general Theism--As in a belief in a Higher Power, but not necessarily knowing it's identity. I want to be a Catholic, for it is the faith of my forefathers and I do love the Church, but the trials and horrors of life can challenge one's faith.
I would never be an Atheist, because that's antithetical to my beliefs about life, my world view and my views on morality, but I do not disparage any man who calls himself an Atheist. I do have a keen dislike of militant Atheists, but Atheism in general is a brave--from my POV--world view, for Atheists face much scorn and American Atheists live in a country where many do not share their views, and even have a negative opinion toward their beliefs (or unbelief as it were).
It is brave in that way, for they have the courage of their convictions in the face of hate and scorn--and I say this even though I strongly disagree with their conclusions.
He has publicly mocked the Bible, and refuses to say the words "Endowed by Their creator" when reciting the Declaration of Independence, amongst other things. I do not believe him to be an Atheist; Having read excerpts of his biography makes me disagree with that assessment. It is a possibility, given the faith of his mother, but he also seems to be an intellectual man and rather studious and open minded--I would say if he's an Atheist, than he's an Agnostic-Atheist. He is definitely not a "New" or Militant Atheist, if he is one. Therefore, I say he is some form of Agnostic.
I believe the only recent Presidents who have been definitely religious were FDR (Opting to pray openly on the radio on the Eve of D Day. He didn't have to, but it was his idea and that shows me he had faith of some form), Truman (his support of Israel was founded much on his faith), Nixon (I've read about his last night in the White House--praying on his knees to God with Kissinger--I do believe he was a Christian despite his personal flaws), Carter (for all his ineptness as President, I do believe he is a very religious man), Reagan (he seems to have been very true to his faith) and Bush II (obvious that he had a great reverence for God).
Personally, myself, I have been soul searching, shifting between Catholicism and a general Theism--As in a belief in a Higher Power, but not necessarily knowing it's identity. I want to be a Catholic, for it is the faith of my forefathers and I do love the Church, but the trials and horrors of life can challenge one's faith.
I would never be an Atheist, because that's antithetical to my beliefs about life, my world view and my views on morality, but I do not disparage any man who calls himself an Atheist. I do have a keen dislike of militant Atheists, but Atheism in general is a brave--from my POV--world view, for Atheists face much scorn and American Atheists live in a country where many do not share their views, and even have a negative opinion toward their beliefs (or unbelief as it were).
It is brave in that way, for they have the courage of their convictions in the face of hate and scorn--and I say this even though I strongly disagree with their conclusions.