He's just trying to extend the olive branch to the center right. We can't get this country back on track without involving some semi-sane religious right. The far-left, all-or-nothing approach will not work.

Hey man, you're a Trump fan but it doesn't keep you from being a good atheist. Or does it?

I’m pagan. Not anti-Christianity. BUT, Catholics don’t believe in birth control! That’s anti-environmental and causes poverty

As an outsider I'm sure that most of the country must be delighted to have a new president who has a sense of responsibility towards his fellow citizens. According to news reports here Joe Biden is taking positive steps in tackling the coronavirus, unlike his predecessor who prefers to line his pockets and play golf.

I for one do not envy Joe Biden because his irresponsible predecessor left a mess to clear up. Joe Biden has formidable tasks in the days, months and years ahead. Perhaps a little patience is in order here....

Although Joe Biden is very strong in his faith. He has never supported any bills that are based on any specific religion because it would against his oath to follow and protect our Constitution. That said, there are plenty of folks out there that are also strong in their faith. He knows he needs to try to bring some of the most conservative into the fold. Which is why, from time to time, he will continue to let his words of faith slip out. Me personally, I don't have a problem with him or others invoking faith if that is what it takes to appease the Bible thumpers. I am more concerned about our government being able to get passed what is best for all folks that live in the Country regardless of religion or anything else that tends to separate us.

Speak for yourself atheist.... I am Not at War with Church or Religion.

ah let him. he is just trying to reassure the hysterical that he isn't going to come for their guns and bibles. he supports roe v wade; whatever else he is into personally he's not forcing the rest of us to be into it too. i am okay with that. yeah i'd prefer an open atheist but realistically, aren't there seven states that still forbid atheists to run for public office? i'd rather work on changing that than changing the personal beliefs of one public servant who isn't legislating, adjudicating or executing those beliefs onto us.

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"Incessant Catholic god-talk".......?????? Wow you trumpets are sore losers!

Biden is far from ideal, but anything is better than the (expletive deleted) that is disgracing the office now.

He may talk like a catholic but his deeds don't.

While Biden may talk about his faith and how it helped him cope with loss and offers hope for him personally, he also seems very welcoming to all who get by with another or no faith.

To me, Biden is far more acceptable than Trump (who is likely an atheist) holding up a bible he's never read while living an immoral and unethical life.

Biden has a moral compass that comes from a deeper place than just a book or a church. Trump has no moral compass, but can get away with unethical actions by holding up a book he's never read. I'll take the more decent and compassionate man, as our leader, regardless of faith.

Wasn't there a law about separation of church and state?

While I can agree with you I have to ask you a few questions. Biden claims to be a Christian and is Catholic right? This means he is a believer and so are the majority of people who voted for him or Trump. If the majority are believers this would be those whom Biden is wanting to address. So, what is the problem? Do you want Biden to be a Seventh Day Adventist or do you want him to also include atheists? I think what Biden is trying to do is to unify people so the nation can go on with healing. If both political parties modify themselves this might be possible. If not, we go on again in the future with the same old anger as before. I hope this helps you somewhat.

It's fine.

I think it's all pandering platitudes and pablum from Biden.

This is a secular nation, no problem if he is religious, big problem if he thinks it belongs in govt

No we don't like it but its something we have to tolerate. Like it or not we're outnumbered and we have to live with that for now.