[Dalite]

"Adams essentially said the Constitution wouldn't work in an immoral, irreligious country"

This is the central concept that essential to a country of laws centered on morality.

Morality is the rudder that steers the ship. Belief of a higher power and natural law were the foundations of the nation.

The ongoing conflict between the word deist and the concept of deism containing all religious beliefs is a great exercise in semantics.

As conservatives, we should be pragmatic enough to understand that we don't hold a patent on religion, or Christianity.

The concept of Religious Freedom is just that; freedom to practice/pursue/advocate/defend/teach the religion of your choice.

[TheCrusader]

"The concept of Religious Freedom is just that; freedom to practice/pursue/advocate/defend/teach the religion of your choice."

I agree with most of what you said, but I have a problem with the above. Should we allow Muslims into our country to 'practice' their religion of hate and intolerance? I am reminded of Christ's own words: "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.". (Matthew 12:30)