It has always troubled me to know that if Armageddon were to occur, it would probably be covered by news programs on cable television: "Tonight on Larry King - the wrath of God and the end of the world. Tonight's guest - Reverend John Smith of Southern Baptist University, here to take your calls and answer your questions about the end of time."

And not to dwell on politics, but I am concerned about the consequences that Armageddon would have on American public policy. What would happen if John McCain died in office and Sarah Palin were to be raptured soon thereafter? According to the constitution, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would then become president. Under President Pelosi and a Democratically-controlled Congress, the eternally damned would pay higher capital gains taxes. Horsemen would be subject to red tape and burdensome oversight. And sadly, it would become the responsibility of government - not the private sector - to collect the bones of the dead.

Troubling thoughts during election season, for sure.