[Ophiucus]

But in the real world a government that does not encourage Christianity, in fact, opposes it.

That's not correct either. The government should be neutral in its laws.

Having a government actively promote one specific sect through laws is a worse mistake. Not a solution.

[PhilipFreneau]

Having a government actively promote one specific sect through laws is a worse mistake.

Agree. Government should actively promote Christianity in general, as our Founding Fathers believed, rather than a particular Christian sect. You really should read Story.