Sanders: 'I'm not an atheist...it is an outrage...

Senator Bernie Sanders responds to a leaked DNC e-mail that questioned his religious beliefs.

[theonetheonlydeganthevegan]

In a Secular country this shouldn't matter.

[fujiapple]

I don't care whether Sanders is an Atheist or a Jew, I care about his policies.

[Max_Doubt]

If you are "accused" of being an atheist, it's like being "accused" of being gay. If you respond with outrage, your bigotry is showing. The correct response is like "No, I'm not an atheist/gay/Christian...but so what if I was?

[akabaker]

I would prefer an atheist over someone who takes orders from an imagined deity...

[JamesRichardWiley]

This is supposed to be a secular country according to the Constitution and First Amendment.

[What]

it was CNN who asked Bernie about his religious beliefs...

[xennialsxberner]

I imagine he's deist or agnostic, but was smart enough to not come fully out and say it (and that's saying a lot, considering how straightforward and no bullshit he is) because there's still such a puritanical view on having to be religious in this country.

[digiprez]

I can't wait until atheism is the default position... Only chance we have.

[robin]

So what if he is an atheist. What's wrong with being an atheist?

[LetsChat]

Why should anyone be ashamed for not having an imaginary friend?

[aerowindwalker]

WTF, Sanders didn't say he being an atheist would be an outrageous suggestion like what this title implied.

[rg]

Sanders, being labelled an atheist is a compliment. It suggests you have critical thinking skills, a rational mind, and compassionate values.

The real problem here is the "impartial" DNC was strongly influenced to swing the vote toward Hillary. That suggests we don't even know the half of it, when it comes to the cash influencing this campaign.

[anna-majandersson]

I don't understand why a president candidate has to believe in God as long as it is a moral and a good person! You don't have to believe in God to be that! My dad was the most loving and moral (and funniest) human being I've ever known and he didn't believe inot Godd or athat least he was agnostic. He never ever talked bad about other people behind their backs. All animals was drawn to him because they could feel his heart! And everyone I know who knew him said the same thing and they all thought he was the funniest person they ever met! I miss you dad and I hope you'll continue making your music and making people laugh on the other side, because I do believe... Which you always respected. I miss you ❤

[uvigvls]

He just had to make it clear that he's not an atheist, like there's something wrong with being an atheist.

[eliazruis]

I’d rather vote for an atheist than a person that believes in fictional stories of magical supernatural beings.

[tommyo]

Bernie and AOC are the reasons why I now believe in Democratic Socialism.

[sunny_disposition]

anyone who thinks any of our politicians literally believe in god is delusional. its such a silly facade.

[skepticallypissed]

What is so outrageous about being a atheist.not believing in illusions and self deception is not outrageous, it is warranted and justified.

[mike]

It’s ridiculous that candidates have to pretend to believe in a fairytale to protect the feelings of adult children.

[somerandomguy]

It would be interesting to have our first Atheist president.