Democrats have always been very high-minded about church politics and stood above commingling church and state issues. The press has given Democrats a bye whenever they appear 'in church', with never a whimper about erasing the line of separation. This year will be different:

"Of course, Obama has made the obligatory appearances in black churches, but he has raised eyebrows by also venturing into conservative white sanctuaries, including the First Baptist Church of Columbia and Redemption World Outreach Center in Greenville.

"Local activists say that some black voters grumbled that it could be a sign that he wasn’t “black enough." But others applauded his decision to stray from the comforts of more familiar, Democratic-friendly African-American churches, saying it sent a signal of unity in faith that echoes his broader message about bridging divisions in the country."

The Queen is in for a rough ride in South Carolina. To see more: Obama asks S.C. black voters to have faith - Jeanne Cummings - Politico.com (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7850_Page2.html)

Yeah, what happened to the days before neo-cons brought politics into church gatherings in America.

You referring to Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and that crowd?

So, you think they were neo-cons

No, he thinks that they were the first politicians to bring politics into church gatherings in America. And I agree with him.

But for the most part, these Founders were what we would call Conservatives today. Probably not neo-cons. Closer to what are referred to as "paleo-cons". But Conservative nonetheless.