Poll: Religion or Nationality

american born, world citizen. at least i try to be.
i'm a christian but only because i was born that way and i think it's stupid to fiddle with titles when it's the journey that matters.my constitution matters to me above anything else. the spirit it was founded in, and where it ought to evolve.

Hi HaggisnNeeps, welcome to EvCforum.It's a good idea to build up some debating experience before you try any of the more controversial topics. I'm glad you decided to take that route. Obviously you must be a Brit - perhaps Scottish, given your alias. Around here the national religion is American Football (sometimes called "gridiron"). I think you'll be okay. In any case, things are a little less strict for threads that are in the Coffee House.

I thought about starting another thread to discuss this but I thought it might be too much picking apart of CanadianSteve. If you are interested please start a new thread and I will join you there.This thread is only to post your answer to the poll. What is more important? Your religion or your nationality?

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No smoking signs by gas stations. No religion in the public square. The government should keep us from being engulfed in flames on earth, and that is pretty much it. -- Jon Stewart, The Daily Show

Well, I was debating whether I post here...Much as I love Ireland and all that, because it's a nice place to live, my religion is far more important than mere patriotism.(I don't discuss my religion so don't ask.)The Rock Hound

HaggisnNeeps,First off, I wanted to welcome you to EvC forum! Anybody who worries about being on topic AND who attempts to get acclimated to the forum by reading and tackling "easier" issues is "OK" in my book! Anybody who is so conscientious about posting need not live in fear... Below in my signature are some links that will help you enjoy your stay here at EvC. When you have a moment please take a look; I especially recommend the "Post of the Month" forum and the "Forum Guidelines." And if you have any formatting questions, ... you can follow the links.

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Well if I HAVE to answer the question.... Seems to me like the only rational answer would be for anyone of religion to place their religion ahead of their country. After all your President/Prime Minister/whatever is only in charge for a few years and his word is hardly infallible. You're only of whatever nationality for 70 or 80 years anyway. Your religion defines the rest of eternity for you so it would HAVE to come first anyway.For those of no religion (like myself) I don't see how they could place that ahead of their nationality purely because I can't imagine a situation where agnosticism would put you at odds with your country.Actually I can't think of many situations where your religion would put you at odds with your nationality either.

That is why I asked atheist/agnostics not to answer. That is kind of the punchline. OOPS. I said too much. We should let this poll continue without further discussion.

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No smoking signs by gas stations. No religion in the public square. The government should keep us from being engulfed in flames on earth, and that is pretty much it. -- Jon Stewart, The Daily Show