[Amelia]

I hope not the government though because according to the Constitution the government is NOT to establish religions. I guess individual people are free to do that or not.

I think the establishment clause refers to a state religion, as the Anglican church was the state religion of Great Britain at one time.

In any case, I think as long as Islam is considered one of the major religions in the world, we're probably obligated to recognize it as a religion, whether or not we agree with it.

[justshe]

Bingo!

Thre are many things I do NOT agree with, with MANY religions. But I do not advocate the annihilation of all those who practice that religion. Therein is the point.

[FITZ]

I think the establishment clause refers to a state religion,

I don't think the government is supposed to establish one or a few. I think it pretty much stays out of what is and isn't a religion --most of the time. If I want to start a religion of my own, and stand out on a street corner passing out flyers, I think I pretty much have that right. You can decide if my religion is just a cult or if you accept it as a religion. Even atheism or "no-religion" is recognized and protected under the Constitution.

[FITZ]

What about Voodoo or Santeria? There might be quite a number of people who are followers of those.