Billy Graham’s daughter: ‘I would not vote for an atheist’

[RainDog]

55. The reasons for various statements matter

If someone would not vote for a fundamentalist because this person chooses to deny scientific reality - that's a rational reason not to vote for someone - why would you think this person would make solid decisions on important issues when he or she is either too uneducated or too indoctrinated to accept what is, without doubt, the most solid and tested theory about the origins of humans?

the person who takes the job of president takes on responsibility for many things but has to rely on trusted advisers b/c complex issues need experts - so, this person who denies science would lead me to think this person would not select worthy advisers.

Graham's statement said she would not vote for anyone who was not in fear of an all-mighty god - a belief that has no empirical evidence to support it. Her statement talks about an "in" group and and "out" group - science is open to anyone, is testable by anyone, needs no special revelation to be shown to be true.

She does note that both Carter and Bush Jr. were "fundamentalists," so actions matter. Carter's actions include leaving the SBC because its policies are so sexist.

Graham remains attached to this pov. Her entire statement is wedded to the sexism Carter disavowed - but that's just part of the issue.

Bush Jr. lied and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands (at least) Iraqis. But, no matter. He was a "professing Christian."

Graham's standard doesn't require any action to back up a claim, just a profession in a belief. No knowledge is required, no humility before that "all mighty god," no respect - in fact, her RECENT family background within religion is firmly attached to racism, sexism, to an anti-science, pro-ignorance belief system.

but, yeah, it's all the same.