[angkor]

>>>>>>nothing in this story, of Bobby Jindal’s religious journey, bespoke of any religious test.

Paragraph 3: “his strong religious faith is often cited as a potential bonus for the ticket.”

Even when it is written in black and white and there for all to see, the true Religionist will deny that any kind of religious test is employed against conservatives and GOP candidates.

[xsmommy]

again, your personal animus colors your perception. there are those who would consider religious faith to be a bonus in a candidate. you see it instead as a disqualifier. my TEST in deciding to vote for a candidate is whether they are prolife or not. i don’t care if they are an atheist. maybe your TEST would involve a candidates position on illegal immigration. people of faith, people of NO faith, have their own TESTS in considering candidates. going off half cocked because a potential candidate’s religious background is being discussed only demonstrates your animus.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"His religious belief is often cited...." Unattributed, AND passive voice. This is even weaker than the near-equivalent "people say..." or "some sources indicate...." It doesn't in the least imply that Jindal himself is attempting to parlay his religion into a political advantage.