What is Carson trying to establish about himself by insisting how “bad” he was when he was not a Christian. Is he implying that Christianity diminishes a man’s manhood?
I think he's objecting to CNN insinuating that he_s a liar.
It's kind of odd to be defending bad reports about yourself, but I believe that Ben is a sincere believer and his personal conversion is a great testimony to the saving power of faith in Christ.