When you start using scriptural reference to make Constitutional arguments, you've entered the realm of theocracy.
"When you start using scriptural reference to make Constitutional arguments, you've entered the realm of theocracy."
I was talking about the freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution not being specific to "mainstream" religion. I am certainly not advocating instituting a theocracy, only protecting the letter of the law? On the other hand, if I were seeking to compel others to my religious beliefs and force their will by my actions then I would be entirely in the realm of a theocracy. This is precisely the present state of affairs with government sanctioned militant puritanism. In fact, it approaches the terrorist techniques of the taliban in its highly selective and publicly displayed attacks on the unbelievers. When everyone knows these busts are a drop in the bucket, then they know it's only purpose is to instill fear and terrorize others to follow their will.
"...rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our own will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law,’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual." - Thomas Jefferson