Think the Jeremiah Wright controversy is behind Barack Obama and that he’s weathered the storm? Don’t be so naive. Bill Kristol lays out the threat of Wright-themed attack ads from McCain and his allies in this morning’s New York Times: McCain’s comeback should begin just after Labor Day, on Sept. 4, with a strong acceptance…

A handful of political/religious/academic leaders have called on Barack Obama to give a so-called “Muslim speech” to make clear that the Senator has nothing against Muslims, even as he continues to dispel the false rumors that he’s Muslim. A worthy goal, but God-o-Meter’s not holding its breath.

A World Magazine recap of the Christian Right’s stirringly ineffectual performance during the Republican presidential primaries reports that Paul Weyrich, cofounder of the Moral Majority, has admitted that he regrets backing Mitt Romney over Mike Huckabee. Huckabee could have really used such changes of hearts a couple months back, of course, but they could help…

The Chicago Tribune has a rundown of the new rules: At a news conference Thursday, Trinity’s leaders laid down the law for reporters who want to cover the church in the future. Permission must be granted on Thursday for reporters to attend Sunday worship services. All media must check in, wear a badge at all…

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