Belief Quote by Charles Schumer

A Christian cannot fail of being a republican.

— Benjamin Rush

From a constitutional standpoint, the religion of a candidate is supposed to make no difference. Even before the founding fathers dreamed up the First…

— Noah Feldman

A judge should be evaluated by whether he faithfully upholds his oath to God, not to the people, to the state or to the…

— Clarence Thomas

A person should not be elected because of his faith nor should he be rejected because of his faith.

— Mitt Romney

A non-serving Christian is a contradiction in terms.

— Rick Warren

“As noted, late in their deliberations the drafters of the Constitution included a clause prohibiting religious tests or prerequisites for holding any federal office.”

— Steven K. Green

Any candidate who claims his religion has no influence on his decisions is either a dishonest politician or a shallow follower of his faith.

— Robert Jeffress

Not applying a religious test for public office means that people of all faiths are allowed to run - not that views about God,…

— Jacob Weisberg

Federal judges are just very reluctant to stick the government with responsibility.

— Stewart Udall

Voters are more than Catholics, Protestants or Jews. They make up their minds for many diverse reasons, good and bad. To submit the candidates…

— John F. Kennedy

I don't think that my particular religious convictions should be held against me in this campaign any more than the Prime Minister's lack of…

— Tony Abbott

There's no question that a public official of either party can take it too far, and it's up to the candidate to be able…

— Bob Casey, Jr