Come home, Amy...

...all is forgiven. Or, if not, I'm sure we can work it out.

Ms. Sullivan finally gets it right...to a point.

When it comes to talking about faith in politics, I think John Kerry is right and George W. Bush is absolutely wrong. It's true that Kerry is reticient when talking about his personal faith -- but that's not only okay, that recognizes the fact that many Americans don't want their politicians to wear religion on their sleeves. Bush's constant references to his own religiosity are inappropriate and often unpopular.

OK, then. We agree.

Now, Amy, stop writing articles with titles like "Preach It Brother" that slam Kerry that claim he's decided to "stop talking about faith" and "steered clear of all mention of religion." Stop posting about the campaign's need to make religious messages "part of their overall communications and policy strategy." Stop saying things like "If you listen to Bush and Kerry talk, you would be excused for thinking Bush is an incredibly religious man and Kerry is not [religious] at all" to Washington Post reporters - or anyone else for that matter.

If you really believe this...

No one is saying -- and I certainly have not said -- that John Kerry should start talking like an evangelical, that he needs to give testimonials about how much his experience as an altar boy has shaped his life, or that he should start spouting religious language that he doesn't believe just to make voters happy.

...stop putting yourself in the position of explaining that that's really what you believe.

You've convinced me. I really believe you're on the side of the good guys, Amy. I really believe you have the best of intentions. I even believe you have the right answer.

"When it comes to talking about faith in politics, I think John Kerry is right and George W. Bush is absolutely wrong."

Perfect. Next time someone asks, say that and then turn quickly away.