The problem with talking about religion at a state owned and run facility

Separation of church and state.  It's a delineated separation established in our constitution, but is it good or not?  I mean, what is the problem with talking about religion with co-workers?

Well, the problem is, as I see it, is not just that you could be fired, but more fundamental than that:

If there was not a separation between the state and churches, then the government would be able to dictate to churches and religions exactly what they can and cannot do.  If there was not a separation between church and state, then religion's beliefs, practices, ordinances, scriptures, and sacred rites would be at the mercy of the state and the federal government.  Or worse yet, they would be at the mercy of the voting population and the politicians that are elected!

However, if there was the trouble with the most populous churches lobbying for more power from the government, then it would ultimately come down to one church, or a state church.

What about the other side of the stated problem:

If there was not a separation between church and state, then the churches would...  well, the problem would be that the religions would...  nothing!

But, we might run into the same troubles as before about there might be with the churches vying for power and audience and following.

When it comes down to the final analysis, the framers of the declaration were inspired men following the promptings of the Holy Spirit who built, wrote, promoted, and established an inspired document that will stand until wicked men decide that freedom, equality, and God have no part in this land of liberty.

How soon will that be is not for me to know, but what is for me to do is to not discuss matters of religion at work (especially when I work for a state-run facility!).

JPS