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The function of the Church (or churches if you prefer it) is to be the moral conscience of society.

I'm sorry, but that's where I believe you to be wrong. The function of a church is to direct the religious life and spiritual life of the members of that church. Despite what you may want, the moral dictates of a church are simply not binding on those who do not belong to that church.

Our government does not work otherwise.

Sure it would, because it more-or-less "codifies" the grand, sweeping generalities of the Judeo-Christian ethic which underpines Western civilization. Those notions with which we all, more or less, agree.
The Devil, of course, is in the details, and when you, and others, try to tease the details of your religious beliefs into law---that's where you run into problems. Because good people from all walks of life can disagree, passionately, about "morality"---especially when you get down in the weeds.

I'm sorry, but that's where I believe you to be wrong.

The Forefathers disagree with you. You are, of course, allowed to think anything you like.

You are also wrong, at least in part, about the function of the Church. My point about the church's function being the moral voice in society's mind is only part of its job; the part that relates to society and the civil authority. It's main purpose is to spread the good news of Christ's sacrifice. Though it may not matter to you, that's another function of the church that many inside the church seem to have forgotten.