re·pub·li·can-ism (r-pbl-kn-ism)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a republic.
2. Favoring a republic as the best form of government.
3. Republican Of, relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to the Republican Party of the United States.
n.
1. One who favors a republic as the best form of government.
2. Republican A member of the Republican Party of the United States.
Hmmmm...don't see anything in the definition relating to religiousness or raping children...as to the latter, most politicians **** all of us...not just the kiddies...I think it's time you get back to the Gin!