DOUBLE STANDARDS ON Presidential religion? “When Bush declared his Christianity, the press felt a need to delve into his faith and explore the nuances of his belief. Was Bush a moderate Christian, or was he really just one of those crazy wingnut believers who use words like sin and redemption and stuff? Heck, those people are practically snake-handlers, right? But the real question was whether he was a real Christian at all. So many questions to be explored. And explore them, the press did. Then, I mean.”