Er, it's called separation of church and state

[kierthos]

Evangelicals in North Carolina are pissed because a public official doesn't believe in God.

You see, in NC, to hold any sort of public office... you're required by the state constitution to believe in God. Except, of course, that it violates the separation of church and state. The Supreme Court said so in 1961 when it said a similar law in Maryland was unconstitutional.

But hey... I'm only pointing this out because it's making North Carolina look more backward then South Carolina. Which is quite a feat.

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[delwin.livejournal.com]

The 14th Amendment does not conflict with Article II. Schwarzenegger can be a Senator but not President. The 14th Amendment as interpreted by the SCOTUS in Torcaso v. Watkins states that no government within the US may violate the 1st Amendment.

Thus someone who passes all the other checks and is allowed to run and hold office may do so regardless of his religion or lack thereof.