[betty boop]

I think one way way to put it is that their religion animated their political work, but didn't overwhelm it.

Excellently, beautifully put, PatrickHenry. Needless to say, I completely concur.

"Finding the balance" is the great challenge of intelligent human living. Or so it seems to me.

Thank you so much, PH, for the beautiful post.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the ping, betty boop! And thank you for the great post, PatrickHenry!