&gt; If anything, we should, in a secular state, agree that people differ in their view of morality, and we should be tolerant of each other&#x27;s needs, perceived or otherwise.<p>The problem is that some people&#x27;s perceived needs are not compatible with other people&#x27;s perceived needs. In order to decide which group gets their perceived needs, I think it makes sense to have a societal conversation about which of those perceived needs are actual needs, and which of those perceived needs are just wants.