Ben Carson is standing by his comments that a Muslim should not lead the United States. Carson went on to say that he would support someone with a Muslim background who is "willing to reject the tenets [of Islam] and accept the way of life that we have and clearly will swear to place the Constitution above their religion."
I would like to ask Carson if he would do the same thing with his Christian religion. Will he make the same statement, sign the same papers and agree to keep his Christianity out of our government too?
I’m sick of people saying that this country was founded upon Christianity because it wasn’t. If you listen to what Jefferson, Franklin and the rest of them said, they had pretty harsh words to say about religion.
The point is yes, we’re tolerant of all religions. You’re free to worship and believe whatever you want. But in government, leave all religion at home. That includes Christianity.
-Jesse Ventura
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ora Media, LLC its affiliates, or its employees.
More from Jesse Ventura's Off The Grid
Jesse Ventura: How Bernie Sanders Sold Out
Jesse Ventura remembers his hero, Muhammad Ali
Jesse Ventura: Snowden performed public service & is a hero
Jesse Ventura: Why voters should listen to Gov. Gary Johnson
Jesse Ventura: Clinton will do anything to win, even pick Sanders as VP
Jesse Ventura: Here's one reason why I can’t be president
Is there hope for our economy? Most Americans don’t think so.
Jesse Ventura: I am not running for president
Continue the Discussion