JFK didn't bow to the Pope and he didn't bow to the Vatican or Mecca 5 times a day. If he was bowing to the Vatican 5 times a day, I think his running for office should have been questioned. We don't know if this Arab is a Muslim ---if he could be a Christian, Jew, or Atheist who isn't bowing to Mecca or believes in Sharia law.
I know he wasn't 'bowing', -- I voted for him.
-- Then I grew up fast, and supported Goldwater. Then even faster, and rejected Nixon. - Been an independent small 'l', constitutional libertarian ever since.