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The religious right has captivated not only the administration and the media, but they seem to have terrified Congress and intimidated many Americans. My problem with them is primarily theological. From a classical Christian perspective they seem to be quite unbiblical and nothing more than the latest manifestation of "American civil religion," which goes all the way back to the 17th century--though under Bush and company this phenomenon has become particularly virulent and toxic.

But there is some evidence that people are beginning to wake up and listen to other religious voices. This morning's edition of the Los Angeles Times reports on the increasing national attention given to Jim Wallis, the evangelical leader and writer who has been the "voice in the wilderness" for the poor and disenfranchised.