Interesting and diverse list! One atheist that most surprised me is Jesse Ventura. Think about it– he’s a politician, a governor no less, and it’s unusual to see “out” atheists in politics– and heartening that they can succeed to such a high level. Also, and sorry, but since he’s a professional athlete– forgive my stereotyping, but I’ve read a lot of stupid jock quotes and superstitions to not think too highly of pro athletes in the brains department.
Oh, and Minnesota– is it a red state? If so, all the more so! Go Ventura!
Sarah
RoseJune 26th, 2009
I’m not surprised about Ventura; he’s made remarks that seemed to lean towards an atheist view. Nothing that I can recall at the moment. It’s easy to be an atheists in politics if you lie about it… sigh.
Interesting and diverse list! One atheist that most surprised me is Jesse Ventura. Think about it– he’s a politician, a governor no less, and it’s unusual to see “out” atheists in politics– and heartening that they can succeed to such a high level. Also, and sorry, but since he’s a professional athlete– forgive my stereotyping, but I’ve read a lot of stupid jock quotes and superstitions to not think too highly of pro athletes in the brains department.
Oh, and Minnesota– is it a red state? If so, all the more so! Go Ventura!
Sarah
I’m not surprised about Ventura; he’s made remarks that seemed to lean towards an atheist view. Nothing that I can recall at the moment. It’s easy to be an atheists in politics if you lie about it… sigh.
Yet, I am surprised by some of the others.
But that’s just my point– that he’s “out”!
Yeah, but I don’t think he was ever really “out” as a governor. Hmm