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US Presidential Candidate Says America Should Not Vote for a Muslim President

September 20, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson on NBC’s Meet The Press. Photograph: NBC News

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson stated that he “would not advocate putting a Muslim in charge of [the United States]” during an interview with NBC, an American television channel. Carson, who is a retired neurosurgeon, said that a president’s faith should matter if it is “inconsistent with the values and principles” and constitution of America, adding that he does not believe Islam to be consistent with the constitution. When asked if he would vote for a Muslim in Congress, however, Carson said, “Congress is a different story, but it depends on who that Muslim is and what their policies are.” Some took to social media to voice their disagreement with Carson, with many of them reminding the candidate that his statements contradict the constitution he used to support his argument. Article VI states: “…no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States,” while the First Amendment to the constitution stipulates that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Ben Carson is not familiar with the U. S. Constitution. Article VI:…


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