Really, I try to stay out of this discussion, because I believe there's a place for religion, and a place for government, and the two really do need to stay out of each others' business. After all, we are a diverse country, founded on freedom of religion and the belief that each of us has a right to worship as we see fit, or not at all.

But because pastor-gate just doesn't seem to go away, despite the fact that Obama has denounced and rejected the Rev. Wright's comments, maybe it's time to see whose support John McCain actively sought out.

The Rev. Wright has no doubt made some comments that I do not support, and it's appropriate that Sen. Obama has denounced them. But honestly, I grew up in the Catholic Church, and we're not without some history that most of us either ignore, denounce, or just wish would go away. That doesn't keep us from embracing our Churches, as most of what they preach is good and positive. I think we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater here. We're none of us perfect. That's the same with everyone and with every church. McCain chose to seek out Hagee's endorsement. Will the media spend a week on it, defining Teflon John by his association with the ugly and divisive comments of Rev. Hagee? Um, no.

And if you think this leaves Hillary in the clear when it comes to religious affiliation, think again. Hers is possibly the most controversial of the three. How about some airtime for "The Fellowship"?

Better yet, let's just leave religion a matter of personal choice, as the founders intended, and concentrate on the issues that our government should control, like the economy and the war and getting folks some healthcare.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Really, let's move on.