Should the U.S. be preaching freedom of religion overseas?

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7. The only way our government should address

the influence of religion is in clearly stating that it realizes that many varieties exist. Religion has too much influence already - it is disturbing to me to see any president attend "prayer breakfasts" and make policy statements to such a group in his official capacity. He didn't attend as Barack Obama, the man - he attended as Barack Obama, POTUS.

I believe that recognition of religion in foreign policy has only one place - when a nation uses religion to abuse its populace (or some subset thereof), then the US should condemn the behavior and make it clear that such a nation will not be a friend to the US unless and until it ceases to practice the persecution.

And yes, I am aware that this particular horse left the barn a long time ago, but that doesn't change how I feel about it.