Interesting post, kind of reminds me of a history lesson from a teacher with a personal agenda. Nothing wrong with that, I think many of us have experienced a number of takes on the first amendment of our constitution. You make some valid points, but if we want to include religion with our politics, first, all religions should start paying their fair share of taxes and become contributing and ethical businesses, which they are, instead of parasites praying, excuse the pun, on the fear of death and promise of everlasting life.