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Originally Posted by Undertoad
Oh, is that all? I, too, would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation.
I was expecting some sort of actual Constitutional challenge or something.
Something to really be aghast about.
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Transcript of Carson's words on
Meet The Press 9/20/2015
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CHUCK TODD:...Let me ask you the question this way:
Should a President's faith matter? Should your faith matter to voters?
DR. BEN CARSON:Well, I guess it depends on what that faith is.
If it's inconsistent with the values and principles of America, then of course it should matter.
But if it fits within the realm of America and consistent with the constitution, no problem.
CHUCK TODD: So do you believe that Islam is consistent with the constitution?
DR. BEN CARSON: No, I don't, I do not.
CHUCK TODD: So you--
DR. BEN CARSON: I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that. ...
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Then the 6th Amendment...
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...The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures,
and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States,
shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution
but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States....
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UT: What does it take for something to be a "religious test" or an actual declaration to be taken "aghast about" ?
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