I say no....a belief backed up by even the most conservative interpreters of the Constitution.

...but the conservative right continually brings up matters of religious faith as part of its political platform.

Why do you think that is?

You don't think that its the only way the right can hold onto voters who are obviously negatively affected by its economic policies do you? Why else do you think an booze guzzlin', cocaine snortin, frat boy might find Jesus shortly before a run at the presidency....