Anyone who says that their faith (or lack thereof) does not influence their politics make themselves out to be a legend whose opinions all all wrought out of their own ingrained awesomeness. Either that or it makes them out to be a lunatic who does not understand how thoughts and opinions are formed. Or it simply reveals that they are a liar who will not be honest about why they think the way they do. Or perhaps it simply affirms that they are a politician. ((The language owes its inspiration to the Legend, Lunatic Liar, or Lord paradigm attributed to C.S. Lewis.))
Christine O’Donnell reins in evangelical talk
WILMINGTON, Del. — When the energy and conservative fervor of the Tea Party swept into Delaware this year, it found Christine O’Donnell.
She had long been an outspoken crusader for chastity, against abortion and for prayer in schools.
These days, she talks more about the Constitution than the Bible.
“My faith has influenced my personal life,” O’Donnell said Wednesday night at a Republican speaking engagement. “My faith hasn’t really influenced my politics.”
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Well said. This story also illustrates that many journalists don’t “Get Religion.” O’Donnell isn’t an evangelical, she’s a Roman Catholic.