The Origins and Dangers of the ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Church and State

[Brenus]

“I don't understand the above. It doesn't relate to the initial question asked me or the answer I gave.”
So I explain:
You assert that the problem is “oppressive governments that came from the Western Tradition of separating church and state”. So, I gave you few examples of tyrannies when Religion and States were linked: Louis the XIV in France and the Catholic Kings and Queens of Spain. I assume you know what happened to Protestants, Jews and Muslims who had to live under their rules. I even don't speak of the one who refuse to believe...
And then I gave my opinion why it is worst to live under theocracy than pure political dictatorships, even the worst ones. If you keep quiet in USSR you may survive. If you are a Jew/Muslim in Catholic Spain, what ever you can do, be or work you are doomed. Protestants fled France in mass just to escape the percussion. Loyal subject or not, you were dead if you stayed.
Due to the total obedience demanded by religions, when the State and Religion melt together (Iran) to be an opponent become a crime against the HOLLY TRUTH, the one you can question.