Those arguments usually come from America hating leftists who are trying to deprive us of our religious freedoms (among other rights). Do you have a problem with our God-given and first amendment protected right to religious freedom?
Jim, I have a problem with large numbers of people from one religion - or from a narrow interpretation of one religion - legislating based on the tenets of that narrow religious interpretation. I do not think this is an inconsistant view with conservatism, if we’re looking at conservatism as meaning “to conserve.” First and foremost I think it is important to conserve freedom. Conserving freedom becomes an issue when lawmakers start using a narrow interpretation of one religion as the basis for legislation.
I am a admirer of Jefferson and an admirer of the Age of Reason, which is the true basis for the foundation of this country.