ELO: Randall Balmer commentary: The religious test failed by voters and candidates

Episcopal Life Online - OPINION: "Eight years ago, when George W. Bush declared that Jesus was his favorite philosopher, suppose someone had asked a follow-up question.

'Mr. Bush, Jesus invited his followers to love their enemies and to turn the other cheek. How will that guide your foreign policy, especially in the event, say, of an attack on the United States?'

Or: 'Gov. Bush, your favorite philosopher expressed concern for the tiniest sparrow. How will that sentiment be reflected in your administration's environmental policies?'

Or: 'Jesus called his followers to care for 'the least of these.' How does that teaching inform your views on tax policy or welfare reform?'"