Secular legislators?

God's dupes - Los Angeles Times

PETE STARK, a California Democrat, appears to be the first congressman in U.S. history to acknowledge that he doesn't believe in God. In a country in which 83% of the population thinks that the Bible is the literal or "inspired" word of the creator of the universe, this took political courage.

This is interesting. I wonder how it will impact his bid for re-election. We shouldn't be concerned about legislators who don't believe in God (or any god for that matter) -- one's belief in a higher power doesn't necessarily affect one's judgment or even one's morality. I suspect, however, that Representative Stark will face wide criticism for his admission.



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