Washington D.C., Jul 26, 2005 / 22:00 pm
This morning, religious leaders will gather in the nation’s capital to protest what they see as an unfair religious litmus test being used in the senate’s scrutinizing process of Judge John G. Roberts, President Bush’s Catholic nominee for the Supreme Court.
Leaders of the groups, Priests for Life, the National Clergy Council and the Christian Defense Coalition will gather at the Russell senate office building to share their thoughts with reporters at 11 a.m.
Many, including members of the American Life League have expressed concerns that Judge Robert’s Catholic faith could be held against him. They said today that “This form of religious bigotry should not be tolerated by the American public, especially when it is spearheaded by individuals who claim to have faith in the same religious beliefs as the person they are targeting."
The group is planning their own gathering today protesting members of the senate judiciary committee who claim to be Catholic and pro-choice.