i just wish that everyone would realize that religion has no place in government! ...or in politics.

I’ve never thought about that as a trait that I would even take into consideration since I believe that ones faith (or as we all are - agnostics) has nothing to do with their capabilities as a blood-sucking leech that would pull a lollipop out of a babies mouth while kissing them.

I only reject them if they bring their religious folly into their politics ... I'm talking to you Ben Carson and others like you!

I prefer agnostics and atheists, after that come people who seem to be non-religious. Usually, religious candidates always take the opportunity to mention their faith, so when a candidate doesn't mention it, I take that as a good sign.

I vote for the one who shares the most opinions with me. Which strangely seems to be repubican... maybe it's because I'm a business owner?... IDK. So I vote Republican unless I really hate the candidate. So if I don't like either, then I don't vote...

If the candidate is making a big deal that they're of a particular religion, it doesn't matter what religion it is. I refuse to vote for them. Personally, religion (or lack of one) is a personal matter. There is no need to shout it out to everyone.

If I must generalize I’d say we could use more Jewish politicians. Especially in the south. Seems a lot of em are only culturally Jewish and not as self righteous or regressive as the other abrahamic religions even if they are practicing. I’d vote for whoever seemed the least like a conservative fundamentalist in any religion though.

I'm a firm believer in the separation of church and state. I so HATE seeing a politician's personal religious beliefs play into their decision making process in regards to their job. Saying that, I look for candidates that don't flaunt their religiosity.

I'd prefer a non-believer, but I tend to look at their lives before they began running for political office. I don't need to agree on all tje issues but I want a person who respects their spouse and treats their children well. It's about character.

For me it is about LEFT or right.

I'd prefer a candidate who didn't rely on their religion to sway voters, but rather on what they stand for/their positions on issues. If their main platform is religion, I go elsewhere.

Separate Church and State....

I vote for a candidate based on his/her platform. However, if I find a lot of religious overtones, I shy away

I don't vote.

For me it comes down to how much do they talk about it. If religion and God comes out of there mouth every other word I look to the next candidate.

I would much rather they not mention it at all. Policies are what ring true to me

How is everyone tonight? Religion plays absolutely no part in any aspect of my life. Politics are a good way candidate's or their representatives can use your religious beliefs to manipulate the situation to their advantage if you allow it. If you base your life, politics on what you as a person consider right from wrong and feel strongly about, then question answered. Look past the bs it's all smoke anyway. Only what you feel matters.

I am more concerned with how seriously they take their religion. I find many people relate to their religion as a cultural identity, oftentimes vaguely, like "my Mom says we're christian, french and Ukranian", obviously as an atheist I prefer this type of religious identity. The people who are 100% committed usually need to be committed. I've found many Jewish friends seem to identify strongly with their cultural heritage while being strongly agnostic, more so than other religions.

Politicians crowing about their Sky Fairy or their fictional storybook never-ever-never get my support. Ever. Neither do businesses with proudly displaying that stupid ichthys on their advetisements.

I admit that when I'm trying to decide between two candidates each giving me the same "meh" feeling, I'll narrow it down by if one of them touts their religion as a reason to vote for them, in their write-up, or leaves it out. I'll vote for the one who leaves their religion out of it, or at least minimizes the mention of religion.

The only difference it makes for me is that I will NOT for a die-hard evangelical Christian.

I was a big Bernie supporter, and he was agnostic/atheist. I also love Jimmy Carter, too, though. I tend to think of Judaism as having a very strong intellectual and educational bent, and second to that, Catholicism somewhat, but on the National level we don't see much of those religions represented in candidates, so it is hard to say.

Regardless of their belief, I tend to not support any of them.