I think it was a key point for them to include. A few years ago on the Real World show they had a girl who was Mormon, and was going to be kicked out of her University for participating in the show. Unfortunately they focused on her religion, and she soon became a spokesman for their religion. I think it's about time they cast a girl like this one. I often thought it would make for an interesting character. And I liked the way they showed her as responsible, already set in a career, more mature than the rest of the cast. I dont think they painted her as a victim at all. I liked how she was pretty much matter of fact about things too.
Thanks Armistead for sharing this info. I had enough time to check out the show.