Sanders Didn’t Call Christianity Insulting
by Saranac Hale Spencer
Jun 29, 2018
3 minutes
Q: Did Sen. Bernie Sanders say that Christianity is an insult to Muslims?
A: He didn’t say that. He criticized a statement made by a presidential nominee as Islamophobic.
FULL ANSWER
In June 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized a presidential nominee’s statement that Muslims have a “deficient theology” and “stand condemned” because “they have rejected Jesus Christ.” Sanders said nothing about Christianity being an insult to Muslims.
The exchange between Sanders and Russell Vought — which happened during a on Vought’s nomination to be deputy director of the Office of
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days