I would be unelectable. I'm an atheist. As we all know, that is something people won't accept.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan believes he would be unelectable today because of his atheism, reflecting public intolerance for nonbelievers.
- In plain terms
- Atheists are often unelectable.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware bias affects elections.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does faith shape politics?
- What makes someone acceptable?
Another view
Some secular voters reject religious candidates too.
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