I wholeheartedly agree that the Founding Fathers were religious. Almost to a man. I also see that they wanted to pave the way so that you could worship as you please, and so that I can worship as I please.

It is my belief that the founders never intended to establish a *state* religion. No harm in recongnizing the people have religious beliefs, but they really wanted to steer folks away from the codification of one religion.

As to the comparison between Shari'a and The Church of England. I assure you that meant no foul. I wasn't comparing one to the other except in that they are both considered official religions of nations. No other similarities exist. Sorry for my mealy-fingered typing skillz.