Originally Posted by Guest

That's a confusing statement. I've never heard of an atheist that believed in the Old Testament of the Bible. THE PERSON YOU QUOTED DID NO SAY THAT. It's not part of the definition of atheist. Perhaps you are confused. And to compare Muslims with Christians following the New Testament is a twist. the person you quoted did not say that

Regarding the nature and character of an atheist being a better person than a Christian, I am happy for you. THE PERSON YOU QUOTED DID NOT SAY THAT. I've never said that a person is evil because they did not believe as I do. I've never heard of anyone claiming that atheists were bad people. But, being a good person doesn't save you.

But the thread is about Carson and his ability to lead our nation. Even though I do not believe he is ready for the job (neither is Obama) I do not disqualify him from my vote due to his religious faith. As a matter of fact, I consider it to be a positive attribute. Of course, if he had a history of being raised in a Muslim environment or attended a hate spewing church, then I would consider that to be a definite liability. I do believe that Carson is a better person to represent us than Obama, Hilary or Sanders, just based on his ideology. But, it's not his religious faith that I use as a disqualifying factor.

If Carson was an atheist, I would probably consider that to be a negative, since I still believe that if one does not believe in a creator, how can one believe in America, or believe in freedom and liberty? But, that's just my opinion and my considerations when I vote. I don't vote for the first of anything, whether the first black man, first woman or first gay. If my candidate fits one of those criteria, then so be it. But, I don't consider being the first makes one the best, or even good for the position in itself.

So, debate your belief/non-belief if you wish, and I will debate the merits of the candidate.