'Inappropriate' to ask President if he is an atheist

[rug]

President Michael D Higgins. Photo: Arthur Carron/Collins

Michael Brennan Deputy Political Editor – 06 January 2014

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins's office is insisting that it is "inappropriate" to ask if he is an atheist -- even though he had to swear a religious oath upon taking office.

He has been at the centre of controversy after his Christmas address contained no mention of Christ or Christianity for the third year in a row.

The president has previously described himself as "spiritual", rather than religious, and his office has said it would be "inappropriate" to ask if he was an atheist.

When asked about the President's spiritual views, a spokesman for the Aras refused to engage in the issue.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/inappropriate-to-ask-president-if-he-is-an-atheist-29890748.html

[Still Blue in PDX]

1. Have to read this later, but there are other possibilities besides Christian and Atheist. nt

[on point]

2. Personal matter not relevant to office. Unless u think the bible is literally true

Then you have declared yourself a fool and unfit for office. George Bush the Liar is such an example

[AtheistCrusader]

3. Sure, I'll swear on your bible, don't bother me none.

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god?

Sure. I'll tell you about as much truth as there is in that fuckin' bible.


-Carlin

[Humanist_Activist]

4. I wish he would be braver, but perhaps this will lead to babystep of Ireland becoming a secular...

state, rather than a Catholic one.