You just have not taken a look at any of the more progressive forms of spiritual philosophy, Ake, that is quite clear. ;-) You remain hypnotized by traditional religious fundamentalisms, it seems, and imagine that they comprise the totality of what is actually a tremendously rich and varied field of human thought and inquiry which at its best melds seamlessly with science and with rationality.

I could recommend some reading that might help to break down your unreasoning prejudices in that regard.

As for the unremarkable priest/Obama supporter controversy that has spawned this sizable thread.....WHAT a tempest in a teapot!!!!

It amazes me that people would chew on this trivial incident as long as some of you have been doing here. You are engaged in building a mountain out of a molehill.