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It's irrelevant what scripture says, every religion makes it up as they go along.
Some people emphasize the socialist and tolerant bits of the Bible, some the authoritarian bits.When we think what a Christian lifestyle is, we aren't even sure as the Bible is so conflicting. The nicene creed is the "sorta" official rule, but that only tells you that you need to accept and belief in God/Jesus not the details. You could perhaps argue he goes against the RCC rules with his stance on other things, but then I look at what the Vatican does and ermm...
But informally Christianity is linked with helping others/non-violence, which he's clearly not that bothered with...
TL:DR he's only in it for himself if you ask me
JWestland
I agree think this poses a problem.
One challenge people like JRM face when they claim their religious beliefs inform their moral and voting framework* is that others can then hold you to that.
I wasn't brought up an RC and don't have an in depth knowledge of their interpretation of the scriptures. However, from what I can see there are a number of areas of his life and voting record which are not consistent with what I would view as a christian lifestyle.
*assuming he's said this. As in fairness I haven't read the transcript so have no idea what he actually said in full in the interview that kicked it off.