Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Muslim and Jewish groups on Monday sharply criticized Sen. John McCain's comments that he would prefer a Christian president to lead the United States. The Arizona Republican's remarks came in an interview with Beliefnet, a Web site that covers religious issues and affairs. "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. McCain also said he agreed with a recent poll that 55 percent of Americans believe the U.S. Constitution establishes a Christian nation. "I would probably have to say yes, that the Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation," he said.Sen. John McCain says Constitution established U.S. as a "Christian nation"McCain later said U.S. founded on Judeo-Christian tradition of human rightsArizona Republican says comments not meant to exclude other religionsMuslim and Jewish groups critical of GOP presidential candidate's remarks 
 Question:That is all he intended to say to the question, America is a _ nation, and it is hardly a controversial claim."

Christian