[Modernman]

Your statement is entirely wrong, unless you define Catholicism as Christianity

So, following your logic, Catholics can be excluded from public office in the US due to their religion.

[Ksnavely]

Thank you for making some rather well articulated points, it is a welcome edition to this thread.

[usa1776]

That is exactly what was done until 1960. In fairness to JFK, he would be considered a right wing wacko today, and I would prefer his policies over Bushes.