What happens when a Muslim judge turns out to be a Methodist?

I do not understand how this is a contradiction; please clarify

SGT (Join to see) - the title is wrong, excerpt from the SacBee.

The problem is, he’s Methodist.

When Kallon was asked for comment through his office, the response came from U.W. Clemon, former chief judge of the Northern District of Alabama and the first African-American from the state to serve on the federal bench. Clemon, who has known Kallon since his law school days, said the judge came from a Muslim family but was himself a practicing Methodist who, along with his devout wife, attended church every Sunday near their home in Birmingham.

“Abdul is not a Muslim,” Clemon said. “Of course it should be completely irrelevant but” – he let out a deep laugh – “it is not.”

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article100957032.html#storylink=cpy

SGT (Join to see) - I know. That was poorly expressed. Chosen was the wrong word for being thrust into the limelight by those wanting to profile him based on his name and use him as a poster child for their cause.

What I should have said was "no one should be chosen for a job based on anything other than merit. Neither judge in the story should be confirmed nor denied confirmation based on their religion or profiled because of their name". Which both have the appearance of being the case.

Either way, I don't care what sky monster either of them worship if they can separate it from their legal duties. If they can't, they shouldn't be behind the bench. Muslim, Christian, Hindu, whatever.

PO1 John Crafton - I won't say "I'm colorblind". I just don't care. I've testified before Latino judges, white judges, and yes, even had to face a black judge in traffic court. Did I notice their color? Sure. Anyone who says they don't notice a person's color is a liar, but that doesn't make them racist either. Did it bother me? Not in the least. Where I would have an issue is if they were referred to as the christian judge, the baptist judge, or the protestant judge. I don't believe justice can be blind if someone uses their religion in ruling over a court. I wouldn't have an issue facing an Arab judge or an Iraqi judge. A muslim judge would cause me to have an issue. Does that mean I don't want religious men and women to sit behind the bench? No. It means I want nonbiased men and women behind the bench who will make decisions solely based on our laws and the merits of the case and not let their religious convictions get in the way of exacting justice in accordance with the law.

PO1 John Crafton - interesting how "profiling is bad" unless the government is using it to segregate us into categories.

PO1 John Crafton - which brings me back full circle. I don't care which sky monster they worship as long as it doesn't have any bearing on the case at hand. I judge men on their merit and their actions, even if I notice the color of their skin, and I should expect the same from those who sit in judgement of me.