I must write about this issue. Many "evangelical Christians" perpetually repeat the notion that our president should be a Christian who has moral values that are based on the Bible. If a candidate is not a Christian (which for them means against abortion and gay marriage) then they do not vote for that person. The problem with this idea first of all is that we live in a country where the majority of the population are NOT Christians (believers in Jesus Christ). It would be wonderful to have a Christian as president. But, not being one does not make a candidate is unqualified for the job. A person must possess numerous characteristics and qualities to carry out the office of president: Patience, high intelligence, diplomatic skills, knowledge of world affairs, caution, amongst others. I didn't vote for Barack Obama because he is black and I wouldn't vote for a candidate simply because he or she is a Christian. When I make a decision about which Candidate I will support I look at their policy positions in light of the issues, try to understand their agenda and who they are. It makes no sense that if a person isn't a Christian they are not properly prepared to be president (alliteration unintended). Especially considering that most of the presidents of the United States have not been openly, unashamed born-again, Christ-followers. Briefly on that note, stating one's belief in Jesus and certain morals and virtues doesn't affirm true Christianity.
Christians need to understand that we live in a fallen world and country and there are going to be unbelievers in leadership positions including president, but their state of unbelief does not mean they are incapable of governing well. God has given each person skills and abilities and I'd rather have an unbeliever who knows what they are doing, than a Christian who doesn't.
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