Ben Carson: Islam 'Inconsistent' with Constitution

Republican Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is under fire for saying he doesn't believe Islam is consistent with the U.S. Constitution and that he's not in favor of putting a Muslim in the White House.

"It depends on what that faith is," the retired neurosurgeon said on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday. "If it's inconsistent with the values and principles of America, then of course it should matter. No I do not. I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that."

In response, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a controversial Muslim advocacy group, is calling on lawmakers to repudiate Carson's comments.

CAIR said the Constitution expressly prohibits a religious test to qualify for elected office.

CBN Chief Political Correspondent David Brody and CBN Terrorism Analyst Erick Stakelbeck discuss GOP Presidential candidate Ben Carson's recent comments on Islam and the White House. Click play to watch.

CAIR officials say his comments show he is not qualified for the presidency because he cannot hold such views about a religion and still represent Americans of all faiths and backgrounds.

There are two Muslim congressmen at this time, Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Andrew Carson, D-Ind.

The GOP candidate added that he had no problem with a Muslim serving in Congress.

"It depends on who that Muslim is and what their policies are, just as it depends on what anybody else says, you know," he said.