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Post by brentbranaman on Dec 9, 2009 18:38:32 GMT
The N.C. State Constitution prohibits atheists from holding public office. The full article is HERE: www.citizen-times.com/article/20091208/NEWS01/912080327/Critics-of-Cecil-Bothwell-cite-N.C.-bar-to-atheistsFrom the article: “I'm not saying that Cecil Bothwell is not a good man, but if he's an atheist, he's not eligible to serve in public office, according to the state constitution,” said H.K. Edgerton, a former Asheville NAACP president.Article 6, section 8 of the state constitution says: “The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God.”Any thoughts Christians? |
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Post by Suluby on Dec 9, 2009 19:27:55 GMT
The N.C. State Constitution prohibits atheists from holding public office. The full article is HERE: www.citizen-times.com/article/20091208/NEWS01/912080327/Critics-of-Cecil-Bothwell-cite-N.C.-bar-to-atheistsFrom the article: “I'm not saying that Cecil Bothwell is not a good man, but if he's an atheist, he's not eligible to serve in public office, according to the state constitution,” said H.K. Edgerton, a former Asheville NAACP president.Article 6, section 8 of the state constitution says: “The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God.”Any thoughts Christians?
Article Six of the United States Constitution provides that "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States". Prior to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights, this was the only mention of religious freedom in the Constitution.
Article VI
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
topics.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articlevi |
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Post by naz on Dec 9, 2009 19:53:34 GMT
The N.C. State Constitution prohibits atheists from holding public office. The full article is HERE: www.citizen-times.com/article/20091208/NEWS01/912080327/Critics-of-Cecil-Bothwell-cite-N.C.-bar-to-atheistsFrom the article: “I'm not saying that Cecil Bothwell is not a good man, but if he's an atheist, he's not eligible to serve in public office, according to the state constitution,” said H.K. Edgerton, a former Asheville NAACP president.Article 6, section 8 of the state constitution says: “The following persons shall be disqualified for office: First, any person who shall deny the being of Almighty God.”Any thoughts Christians? I think it's horrible and as Su pointed out unconstitutional. |
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Post by ydoaPs on Dec 9, 2009 20:51:29 GMT
That's actually not uncommon. Several states have that in their constitutions. Atheists aren't even allowed in Massachusetts. "Deny" God, and you go to jail for a year and have to pay $300. Yes, you read that right; it is illegal to be an atheist in Massachusetts. |
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Post by dahduh on Dec 12, 2009 20:25:20 GMT
"Deny" God, and you go to jail for a year and have to pay $300. Yes, you read that right; it is illegal to be an atheist in Massachusetts. Heh. Anyone in Massachusetts up for a bit of fun? All you've got to do is find a prosecutor dumb or game enough to prosecute and you'll get your name up in lights, guaranteed. |
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Post by ydoaPs on Dec 13, 2009 1:53:05 GMT
"Deny" God, and you go to jail for a year and have to pay $300. Yes, you read that right; it is illegal to be an atheist in Massachusetts. Heh. Anyone in Massachusetts up for a bit of fun? All you've got to do is find a prosecutor dumb or game enough to prosecute and you'll get your name up in lights, guaranteed. You could always go there yourself and turn yourself in for violating the constitution of the state. They'd probably(hopefully, might be a better word. Maybe I'm to optimistic about humanity) just laugh at you and tell you to leave them alone. |
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Post by cleo on Dec 13, 2009 8:21:08 GMT
For me, coming from the UK, this is completely outrageous! No wonder there is such strong feeling between atheists and theists in America- this is prejudiced and unfair, and surely must be bad for genuine Christianity as well- as it will lead to people being 'believers in name only' in order to be accepted and to get on.
I am much more comfortable living in a society that allows religious freedom to all- as long as others rights and wellbeing are not infringed on. This includes the right of all people to be considered for political office on the basis of aptitude and character. I think this provides a much better backdrop for society to be able to judge whether the way Christians behave points to a living Christ who is relevant for today.
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Post by slamminsam on Dec 22, 2009 1:36:21 GMT
That's some crazy stuff there-hard to believe, but there it is.
Thought such things went out a long time ago.
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