Yes, I voted before I read it cause I saw the username.
And I do agree to his message and understand that its a matter that still awakes a lot of discussion when it concerns religion.
As far as for the curation reward, I am not 100% sure. It might be that it gives you nothing for voting all too early, but was just surprised to get in before all others which usually after 15 mins of his posts hit 100$+ like this time as well.
unlikely to get much reward... 1 minute is too soon