It's so easy to take this logic and apply it elsewhere. For the simplest example: Desire for every human to be viewed as equal is rooted in religious concerns

It's so easy to take this logic and apply it elsewhere. For the simplest example: Desire for every human to be viewed as equal is rooted in religious concerns (see: divine rites of succession). The first amendment guarantees separation of church and state. Therefore, we should not allow people to view each other as equals.