I agree with your thinking.

I find Mayor Pete honest. Willing to take ownership of failure. Has logical plans to address some of our major issues. Logical.

I further like his position on “religious freedom”. I think that’s Very important (as a number of congresspeople are abusing that “freedom” to exhibit bias against members of the LGBTQ community. Both Indiana Senators have sided with tRump on the issue of “equality”, essentially denying these people theater rights.)

He's the real deal....might not be "seasoned" enough this go round but I think he has a bright future in politics....and is definitely presidential material. IMHO

Is he being rationally honest about the dangers of capitalism and US imperialism? Sociopaths are extremely rational - but only about their own gratification.

I like him, and having a religious belief doesn’t make him a fool or a bigot, There a couple I’d be happy to vote for. Also, Some Episcopalians profess their goals are to be logical and accepting of Science. As long as there is no mob mentality, I am ok with him.

I like Mayor Pete. I hope he at least gets the VP ticket at some point...

He's a decent human being

I think many successful politicians profess religious beliefs simply to avoid being called atheists and to appeal to a larger audience. Many more may truly have strongly held religious beliefs, because that's the norm in their part of the country and how they were brought up.

In Pete's case, every time he mentions his faith, he does so while also reaching out to other faiths and non-believers, so I appreciate his inclusiveness, and he also mentions his faith to point out his beliefs versus the hypocrisy of those who use faith to justify hatred and mistreatment.

I normally dislike any candidate touting their faith, but with Pete, I feel he is just sharing who he is, to reach others similarly inclined, while at the same time reaching out to a broader audience. He seems very thoughtful and fair minded, and while he might not make it all the way at this time, he is adding to the conversation and raising awareness, making good points which elevate the conversation all around.

Candidates that claim faith but do not extend respect for non-believers are dangerous. While I usually prefer a candidate who doesn't mention faith at all, in Pete's case, he does it in a way that is palatable.

Unfortunately it would probably be pretty much impossible for an openly atheist person to win an election.

I like him. He seems well spoken, logical, caring, empathetic but, I just don't think now is the time for him. He could use more experience for sure. Try governor, senate, or something first. His religion is of absolutely no concern to me and I don't see him pushing it on others. If he did well, it would be a deal breaker for me but until then I wish him much luck in politics. *oh, and I think they all need to pander to the religious on at least a small scale since most just aren't accepting to the anti religious/atheist. Then they would be ridiculed and marked as Satanists for sure! Lmao

Considering the Republicans recently elected, even worship the least religious, moral, honest, caring president I’ve ever seen ... concern over one’s religion may actually have died. If ‘this’ is what religion brings us - bring on an Atheist!

Unfortunately this country has a large group of people that will crucify and demonize anyone who doesn't believe in their God. An atheist candidate would not fair well with the majority of the voters. I believe that Bernie Sanders is an atheist, but he will never say it.

It's what they do...pander to the people.