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by Kathleen Sebelius 
by Maureen Dowd
The late Rev. Vernon Johns made a lighthearted, yet loaded comment regarding engaging in ecclesiastical and civic controversy that I believe is applicable to The Elephant Room II controversy. The Johns comment: "If you see a good fight, get in it." There are significant, substantive, and scriptural issues yet being debated in the aftermath of The Elephant Room that I feel compelled to address in light of Rev. Johns' admonition and more importantly Kingdom implications.
In 1808, President Thomas Jefferson stated the matter bluntly: "I consider the government of the United States as interdicted by the Constitution from intermeddling with religious institutions, their doctrines, discipline, or exercises."
One of the memorable slogans from the Reagan administration was "peace through strength." Reagan believed a strong defense was a safeguard against enemy attacks and the best hope of victory should America go to war.
The Republican presidential candidates competing for the affections of
Florida voters have plenty of labels with which to tar each other.
Influence peddler. Failed politician. Cayman Islands
account holder. Aspiring polygamist. But perhaps the worst smear they
could lob at an opponent would be to call him a compassionate
conservative.
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Kobe and Vanessa Bryant.
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