The brilliance of the separation of Church and state and the establishment of religious freedom has been a fundamental cornerstone of our ability to return always to a state of peace with-in our (US) borders. Yes, zealots, who don't fully comprehend its wisdom, stand and fight each other - both sides trying to use the same rule to squelch the opposing expression of belief, unbelief, faith or doubt. The Good news is that both sides are wrong - but the constitution got it right. "The 1st Amendment stands as the bulkhead against an establishment of religion and at the same time insures the free expression of any belief." Tyranny and Despotism may appear from time to time, but it is eventually rooted out.
On an aside...I have a problem with the modern use of the word tolerance as the "new American virtue." It seems that those who demand its use are the ones who use it least. If you are going to invoke it, don’t make its invocation as in-tolerant an expression as the injustice you are proclaiming against. Your allies will cheer you, but you won’t be changing anyone’s mind. You will only be giving your opposition more evidence of your hypocrisy.
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