Thankfully we live in a country where freedom of speech is alive and well! Although I don't agree that there is not a supreme being, it certainly is Mr. Stark's right to state this own personal opinion. I hope he won't be offended if people pray for him, though....because it is our right to believe in a Supreme Being who is so much smarter than all of us!
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I was raised in a Catholic household. I strongly believe in Catholic values. But to finally see an atheist politician... [MORE]
Alex
Mar 10, 2008 18:20
There is something wrong in our society when so many people agree and condone being athiest. All of you could... [MORE]
Dominique Dowd
May 12, 2007 23:29
Thankfully we live in a country where freedom of speech is alive and well! Although I don't agree that there...
Jane
Mar 13, 2007 23:41
Kudos for Mr. Stark for being honest about his (non)belief. Belief in God is not a prerequisite for being a... [MORE]
L33tminion
Mar 13, 2007 21:40
It is good to see that finally non-theist's are in congress. [MORE]
AJ Nogueira
Mar 13, 2007 19:01
I can't believe that in this day and age there's only one elected official in the United States government who's... [MORE]
Jamie Kelley
Mar 13, 2007 15:09
Whatever disagreements I may have with Rep. Stark (mostly in the area of foreign affairs generally and his Israel policy,... [MORE]
keith cavet
Mar 13, 2007 13:50
While I applaud the Congressman's being truthful, and do not believe his abilities in governing are at all impacted by... [MORE]
Meg
Mar 13, 2007 13:33
Finally! The majority atheists are highly educated people so it is obvious that a huge amount of congressman have been... [MORE]