Atheist Quote by George H. W. Bush
“Lincoln said you cannot be President without spending some item on your knees. I have repeated that and a bunch of Atheists got all over me. Wait a minute. Does that mean that you cannot be President if you are an Atheist? I say yea that does mean that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public comment, date unknown
The speaker claims a president must compromise personal beliefs, implying atheists cannot hold office.
In simple terms: President must align with religious expectations.
Key Takeaway
Question religious bias in politics.
Themes
politics
religion
leadership
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- public debates
- policy making
Key Concepts
secularism
constitutional law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is religious belief a legitimate qualification for office?
- How does this view affect secular candidates?
A Different Perspective
Constitution protects religious freedom, so claim is false.
