So a Congressman who happens to be na priest has no operational role in government? Soldiers are not governmentr operators either? You need to look up the word operate pal. Once again this is not what Santorum meant but I'm going to make you eat your nastiness anyway. Do special operators perform functions for the government or are all grunts mercs? Keep in mind pe3rforming a function is the definition of operate.
No, I think it's not only OK, but desirable to have Priests and Ministers in government office and jobs.
I just don't believe any CHURCH should have a role or office.
Our constitution specifies the offices of the federal government and their respective powers.
Nowhere is any church mentioned.