Off-topic: Who is John Stott? (Hint: He’s bigger than Falwell.)

David Brooks shows once again why he's one of the most level-headed and important political writers in the country.

Read this column, and keep in mind, this isn’t a Christian defending the church. This is someone else who has taken the time to listen and to understand.

Now, if only more people within the church would exercise such patience and understanding with those outside of their own community.