[JohnnyZ]

But it is perfectly legitimate to consider a person's religion when evaluating his character, values, and way of thinking.

Absolutely. For example, if a candidate based his beliefs on Catholicism we'd already be in agreement or only modest but amicable disagreement on a vast array of things, being co-religionists. But a "Catholic" like Kerry or Kennedy puts aside his nominal religion, for whatever reason, to embrace liberalism (as Romney has done). So their religion's values don't come through, and I would never vote for them.

[Oliver Optic]

Right ... and if you as a Catholic decided not to vote for an evangelical like me ... because you think my rejection of Catholicism calls into question my good judgment ... that is your right.

And you are no "bigot" for doing so.

Not saying you think that way, JZ ... just that some people around here like to throw around the "b" word entirely too much.