Washington: worth a worship service?

I'm not on the Fred bandwagon, but I can appreciate this sentiment:

"Fred Thompson doesn't go to church regularly, and isn't afraid to say so. I've nothing against church goers in general, or even church-going politicians, but I'd much rather have one who doesn't wear his religion on his sleeve. Particularly compared to hypocrites like Bill and Hillary Clinton, who primarily went as a photo op, Bible in hand, usually when trying to tamp down a scandal."

The contempt and suspicion with which many view faith today probably derives in great part from the way unscrupulous leaders use such "photo ops" to polish their resumes. This follows in the shallow tradition of Henry IV, who decided (and said), "Paris is well worth a Mass."

Nevertheless, "by their fruits you shall know them."

(HT: Instapundit)