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Do Atheists become Liberal because they have no Religion?

And then from there they start to base their beliefs in politics and that's why we have so many whack-job laws and politicians in office?

Update:

@ Chi girl - That being said, why do so many people think Conservatives are all "religious nutjobs?" It seems a bit hypocritical.

Update 2:

@ I smell bacon - You probably say that because there are mostly Liberal teachers. Just look at UC Boulder.

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    No,

    It's because they have a brain.

  • Adnama
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    The only requirement for atheism is lack of belief in a god or gods. Atheism is independent of political affiliation. Most atheists are liberal, although a fair number are libertarian. Conservative atheists are not unheard of although they are rare.

    Also, even in 2013, it is almost impossible to get elected to office in America as an atheist.

  • 8 years ago

    So less then 5% of the population are responsible for every crappy politician in the country?

    Maybe you should think a little bit before posting a question as dumb as this

    And take a math class

  • 8 years ago

    According to Gallup(http://www.gallup.com/poll/159548/identify-christi... 77% of Americans call themselves christian while people who identify as Atheist are 4% of the population.

    If we have whack-job laws and politicians, guess who is voting them in?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Yes another benefit of being free from primitive superstition. Although many Atheists are conservative so it's not universally true

  • 8 years ago

    Ever heard of the Christian Coalition? Most if not all presidents have been theists or a part of a religion. Do your homework, think critically before you ask dumb questions.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    More intelligent people usually tend to be liberal and less religious.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I'm Atheist and dont consider myself liberal. I just believe that everyone should have the same rights.

  • 8 years ago

    No. I became a liberal because I have some humanity in me.

  • 8 years ago

    I became liberal when I was a Christian. Jesus said to help the less fortunate.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    You don't need to be an atheist to be a Liberal. Why would you even suggest such a thing?

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