[RobbyS]

No,Kennedy was pandering. I remember at the time that that was the most common conclusion. He was implying what was true, that he was less likely to help the Catholic Church than Nixon. This was what pleased the Baptist ministers who took him at his word. Men like Criswell were still skeptical. but others realized he had offered his political fortunes as hostage should he take the part of the Church on such matters as aid to parochial schools.

[Outlaw Woman]

I’ve talked to people close to me that stated it was to assure people that the vatican wouldn’t be running the country.

[Gene Eric]

>> No,Kennedy was pandering.

Exactly.

In general SCS is a fallacy, a meaningless steaming pile of nothing.

Any and all matters concerning legitimate and so-called legitimate religions are set forth in the initial wording of the Bill of Rights. And there’s more in the Bill of Rights to protect the citizens from the depravity that masquerades as religion.

Yes, JFK was pandering, it was quite abrasive given the era.