[muawiyah]

And how did he use his position "in the church"?

The man's been in elective office for many years AND he's got a regular show on FOX.

Besides, I don't think people speak of the Baptists as having "a church" at any higher level than the congregation that meets at a particular place. Their ministers are called ~ and can be dismissed by the congregation at will.

[GeronL]

The man's been in elective office for many years ...

Cha-CHING!