No, it was just a stupid remark.
Are you seriously comparing people who choose a behavior and life(death)style to being a woman?
Actually, I was addressing the fact that having never been an apostle wasn't an indicator of anything. There were only thirteen, you know.
His premise was preposterous, as is yours. Jesus associated with sinners and tax collectors. There's nothing wrong with Santorum defending his aide; it's totally appropriate. It doesn't imply support of his actions, it disputes that it's a proper matter for outing. It reeks for fundamentalist intolerance...as do you.