What’s the phrase … what’s good for the Obama is good for the Palin. Something like that. Anyway, news broke this weekend that Sarah Palin’s church is sponsoring a conference to “heal” homosexuality by the power of prayer. And unfortunately for Mrs. Palin, the what-happens-at-church-stays-at-church defense isn’t going to work. We’ve already established in this election that churches matter (remember Jerimiah Wright).

So how should Palin play this. Well, first I think she has to recognize that there’s nothing she can say to make this ok to libertarian types, nor make it ok to Obama voters. But since the vast majority of Americans may actually be inclined to agree with her views on homosexuality, she may actually be able to get away with defending her personal beliefs and telling anyone who doesn’t like them to take a hike.

It will be interesting to see how it’s played. But from a substantive point of view, it certainly ends my honeymoon with Ms Sarah. She’s still a fascinating political figure, but I think I’ve fallen out of love.