More thoughts on McDonnell

Last Sunday, the Washington Post reported on Bob McDonnell's thesis at Pat Robertson's law school.
This Sunday morning, and every Sunday through the election and beyond, buildings across Virginia will fill with people worshiping God.
Now think about this. Among that group, is there sympathy for Bob McDonnell's writings?
For those who say the thesis dooms McDonnell's campaign, remember he's talking about translating faith into action. Lots of voters have faith that they put into action. They see problems in the world that they know following God could solve.
Pushing the angle that McDonnell's thoughts were wrong can get awfully close to telling many voters their views are wrong, too.
I come at the issue sympathic to McDonnell. In college (age 21), I was part of Campus Crusade for Christ and College Republicans. For two years in South Carolina, my pastor was the son of Billy Graham's songleader.
From the left side, I've heard McDonnell's position as trying to force people to live his way. I don't think so.
Christians believe we've found the best way to live, both here and in the ever-after. The words of Christian singer Keith Green ring in my ears
"It's only that I care. I really only want just to see you there."
Obviously, saying God is on your side to make a political point is offensive to many. But thinking of ways to use God's word to help the world should be considered. People of faith shouldn't be disqualified from leadership roles because of how their faith influences their political thinking.
Politicians are out searching for votes, and hoping to avoid getting on the bad side of the vocal minority as much as possible. I'm sure McDonnell's camp would like to minimize the talk of the thesis, and some bloggers think this thesis proves what they've said all along.
On Sunday morning, many go to church. And hope to change the world for the better after their time there.