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RevAngelaP
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RevAngelaP asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 1 decade ago

What is a Pro-theist?

We have a city councilman that was sworn in yesterday. Several of his opposers are on the attack claiming he is an atheist. NC state law says that any person who denies the existence of a deity cannot hold office of any kind. Further more he has refused to be sworn in on a bible AND his statement this morning was "I am not an atheist, I am a pro-theist and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church". Now I KNOW atheists can be in the UU church (I am a member also). I had not heard of the term pro-theist before. I assumed it would mean someone who supports the rights of theists. Upon researching the term I cannot find a literal definition...seems like there is alot more opinion on what a pro-theist is. So far it looks like an atheist who supports theists rights and perhaps enjoys some spiritual discussion. Anybody got input on this?

P.S be nice.

P.S.S I for one think this whole situation is absolutely ridiculous. Yet, if he is atheist I wish he would just admit it instead of hiding it.

Update:

Miss B - which god? I am a polyTHEIST but I don't beleive in the same god(s) as others. I don't think it means a beleif in a god as if it would did it would be a redundant term.

Update 2:

Addi Oh I agree! I hope it does go to court. One county was taken to federal court because the commissioners office held prayer before each meeting. Last week our county took out their prayer and people are pissed, so that might end up in court too. Now this. OY!

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  • Insight
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Just another branch of the religious tree, which began so long ago, none alive can recall the way the trunk looked...someone has a new take on belief and is willing to have other adopt it...is your mind so easily taken...like sheep in the pasture, beware the wolves.

    Source(s): Angelic Insight.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A pro-theist is a politician who will lie to any extent to forward its career.

    @Frank: There are at least 8 states where atheists aren't allowed to hold state or local positions.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    "NC state law says that any person who denies the existence of a deity cannot hold office of any kind".

    Are you serious? What a ridiculous requirement.

  • Frank B
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I find it hard to believe that belief in a deity is a prerequisite for holding office. . . well, it is North Carolina, but still.

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  • robert p
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Pro-life:

    supports the protection of babies lives.

    Pro-theist:

    for the believe in god.

  • Dave87gn
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I agree with you- pro-religion

    but an athiest in a UU church is an oxymoron

  • Chris
    1 decade ago

    Someone that is pro-theism.

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