Somehow Mr. Wilson believes that it’s ok to syncretize “the public square” and Christianity, but not “the public square” and Islam? Or is he saying that Mr. Bush as a political leader has the power to syncretize Christianity with Islam and Shintoism? What happens if we someday elect a Buddhist to office (military implications aside)?

I don’t believe Mr. Bush is worshipping in other religious forms as much as he’s honoring the beliefs and traditions of his constituency. He has a responsibility to the Shintoists that voted for him, as well as those who didn’t vote for him.