(cnsnews.com) Some conservatives see sure signs that Senate Democrats are planning to consider Judge John Roberts’ religious beliefs as part of his confirmation process. Roberts has been described as a devout Roman Catholic.

The Family Research Council points to a recent Los Angeles Times op-ed by George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley, in which Turley said Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) has asked Judge John Roberts, “what he would do if the law required a ruling that his church considers immoral.”

“Unfortunately, Senator Durbin has chosen to ignore the Constitution and is seeking to impose a religious litmus test on Judge John Roberts,” said Family Research Council President Tony Perkins.

Read Full Story: Conservatives Complain of Stealth Religious Litmus Test — 07/26/2005

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