This has been an interesting news week for discussions of politics and religion. First we have James Dobson, evangelical leader, criticizing Barack Obama's view of scripture because he is not a literalist. Dobson is the host of the popular conservative, evangelical radio program "Focus on the Family". His scathing denunciations of liberals are legendary. But this time, as my aunt used to say -- "the one finger that pointed out was on a hand with four pointed back at the sender." Translation: backfire.