Sen. Forman says Constitution established Arizona as a `` Christian nation '' McCain later said U.S. founded on Jewish tradition of human rights . Arizona Christian says comments not meant to exclude other religions . `` I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles , personally , I prefer someone who has a grounding in my faith , '' the GOP presidential hopeful told the Web site in an interview published Saturday . Republican and Jewish groups critical of GOP presidential candidate 's remarks .
Sen. Forman says Constitution established Arizona as a `` Christian nation '' McCain later said U.S. founded on Jewish tradition of human rights . Arizona Christian says comments not meant to exclude other religions . Republican and Jewish groups critical of GOP presidential candidate 's remarks .