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LanDroid: Agree???

LanDroid, when I reread that quote the other day it struck me. I don't remember it from the last time I read this book, but these days it seems particularly poignant. George eloquently raises the once unimaginables that now seem acutely possible, if not already a reality. It seems almost probable that the U.S. could become a "theocratic state" in that religion is valued over non-religion, and where non-believers' political and legal power and representation no longer exists. Perhaps I am particularly jaded from this current administration and its SCOTUS appointments, but, as George noted, recent practices are both "disturbing and potentially dangerous." I think it is important to note that though the founding fathers were keen to keep the states from sliding into the theocracy they witnessed and experienced in Europe, they also made particular note of a state that values religion over non-religion. It wasn't just a state-endorsed brand of religion they hoped to keep from infecting the federal government, it was religion in general.

Side note: I do intend to make a post about this chapter. In fact, I think it one of the most important chapters in the book. I just haven't finished reading all the caselaw that Haiman notes. I'm sorry I've slacked off in the past couple weeks, real life (good real life) has interfered. Even if this book topic gets dropped down to the archives before I have a chance to write, I'll still be adding something to this chapter thread, at least. So check back and keep posting if you want. In the meantime, I've really enjoyed and appreciated all the involvement, particularly from George and JuliantheApostate-and the recent additions from LanDroid and MadArchitect.