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I think the U.S. is unique in the extent to which it's constitution prevents excessive entanglement between the church authorities and the state authorities. The European tradition has been to have a much more integrated line of authority in church and state: the divine right of kings, the Holy Roman Empire, the Church of England, etc. That is why I would not be concerned that we would become involved in the operation of religious arbitration the way has occurred in Europe (or Canada, which is still a commonwealth). In my view, excessive entanglement and religious bigotry are equally as dangerous.
Regards,
D-Ray
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