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October 02, 2007

Christian Coalition Applauds Pandering McCain

Think Progress€™
In a recent interview with Beliefnet, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) claimed "€œthe Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation,"€ and suggested religious candidates that don't share his faith should be viewed skeptically. €œMcCain was raised Episcopalian and currently attends a Baptist church in Arizona.
Beliefnet columnist David Kuo said McCain was "€œpandering to what he thinks the Christian conservative community wants to hear"€ and predicted he would “have a lot of explaining to do about this interview.
Several religious groups have condemned McCain'™s remarks. The Anti-Defamation League is calling on him to "œreconsider and withdraw" the comments. The American Jewish Committee said McCain'™s attempts to impose religious tests for public office "€œputs the very character of our country at stake."€ James Zogby, head of the Arab American Institute, called called McCain "€œCheney without the nuance."


But there'™s at least one religious group that is proudly backing McCain's religious bigotry. In a press release, the Christian Coalition, an organization founded by Pat Robertson,€” said McCain may win the presidency with his "œAmerica is a Christian Nation" comment.

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