David Waters, Washington Post
September 7, 2008
Why Their Religion Matters
The Wasilla Assembly of God, Sarah Palin's former church, shut down part of its website last week, claiming it couldn't handle the sudden surge in traffic. In case you're interested, the site no longer offers access to the sermons of Palin's former pastor, Ed Kalnins.
And in case you're interested, Politico reported last week that Palin was present at her current church, Wasilla Bible Church, for an Aug. 17 sermon by David Brickner, a controversial "Jews for Jesus" activist who claims terrorist attacks on Israelis are God's "judgment" on Jews.
Are you interested? How much do you want and need to know about the religious views, experiences and associations of the men and women who run for public office? Where should we draw the line between "we need to know" and "none of our business"?
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Waters is making the case in the Washington Post to "go there" if we want to. I have a hunch we should - but especially, if McCain or Palin opens the door. I have another hunch Palin might come out of hiding any time now, and get snarky about the "muslim" gaffe. Theocracy needs to be taken-on sometime anyway. It's the "elephant in the room".
I'm just sayin'... I'd be ready with a stiff 2x4 if the gopher pops her head outta the hole.