That doesn’t resolve the issue; there are plenty of other religions (and lack of religion) held by people who are equal citizens.
Ok, your choice to not cut someone some slack for inarticulate wording...
We Virginians still have a choice between an inarticulate minister who stands for all things Conservative or a slick, smooth supporter of all things Obama....not a hard choice, to my mind.
His statement has NOTHING to do with citizenship, but with religion. There is nothing in what he said that discredits or diminishes a citizen’s rights or position.
Offense at his words is simply childish.