text: Interesting thought,  The US was settled by people trying to get to a place where they could have religious freedom.  We have send many of our men and women to die to fight for others freedoms.  Would it not be hypocritical to say your free to be religious as long as it is the same as mine.\nAs far as being poluted by other religions, we welcome the diversity.  That is what makes America great.  Where people from all walks of life can have a equal say as to there spititual lifes.\n\nOne thing I would be looking at is how the countries are doing in the long run when they exclude people based on religion.  China is just now getting into the Industrial age after being backwards for the past 60 years under comunist rule.  Saudi Arabia is only going to last until the oil runs out, and even now the Saudies can't even wipe their own butts because they have been so dependent on outside talent.\n\nThe overwhelming thought in America is that you have the right to be free and to be seen as equal, no matter who you pray to.