***that is just not an argument the scientific community needs to be involved in as scientists exept for the part about education and self reliance.***
My friend, it is the worship of the "State" that is robbing Americans of their character and self-relicance! No need to work hard and make your own way - the cradle-to-grave nanny-State will provide for you, hear your prayers and protect you from offense.
We have replaced the God of the Bible with the "god" of the State.(And evolution is the State's creation myth.)
Your in entitled to your opinion... except a pretty f***ed up interpretation of the establishment clause I think Christians are doing fine. Christianity has historically thrived in the face of adversity and this is nothing compared to what early Christians faced.