I don’t think it does. The line where “no one gets hurt” is a little vague and we may come down a little to either side, but I think that approach works better than a dogmatic approach completely lacking in nuance or empathy.
You make some interesting points, which I appreciate. I’m working on a series of posts on what I want in my elected officials, and from our government. Unfortunately, I don’t see most of them now.
The essence though is you’re right that our laws are grounded in the past and scripture. But, we need to have laws that don’t force everyone to believe what we may, or force others to practice our form of religion. Our government should be decidedly agnostic. I believe firmly in the separation of Church and State, and that’ll show up in the list. Expect the “preamble” tonight (hopefully). Thanks again for the comments, and keep ’em coming. My ideas are subject to change, and I’ll take anyone else’s ideas about how things should be, so bring ’em on!