The Constitution prohibits religious tests for office and judges

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Larry J — 12/24/2004 5:15:51 PM (archived)

That means you can't disqualify someone due to their religious beliefs, despite what the Democrats tried to do for the last 2 years.

Article VI. - The United States

All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

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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Bush renominating judges - Tom Brosz - 12/24/2004 5:29:38 AM
- How come religious judges ain't OK for Iraq but ARE OK for the US? - Bowser - 12/24/2004 6:21:07 AM
  - Please point out the names on the list that qualify as "theocrats." - Tom Brosz - 12/24/2004 6:35:15 PM
  - The Constitution prohibits religious tests for office and judges - Larry J - 12/24/2004 5:15:51 PM
    - And Bush has one, doesn't he? Try ignoring or spinning that. (n/t) - Bowser - 12/25/2004 1:34:43 AM
      - You would disqualify anyone who is religious. That is a religious test. - Larry J - 12/25/2004 1:37:19 PM
        
        I'lll be darned - you did both. He can if he wants and he says he doesn't. - Bowser - 12/25/2004 3:33:54 PM
        
        When a Democratic president approves a pro-life judge, then you can get huffy about "litmus tests." (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/25/2004 8:39:17 PM
        
        Of course, it might be a while before we can test that... (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/25/2004 8:39:47 PM

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