Reply #50: That's true, it does prevent majority rule, which could easily make [View All]

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rules to exclude a minority otherwise.

The rule of law comes into play, for the First Amendment to say no long can be made allowing a religious majority to make rules to the disadvantage of those not in their religion. We "give up" our chance to have our religion made official, whatever that might have been, in return for the chance not to have to risk our religion ending up outlawed. So that makes it a contract.

We also need to cultivate more respect for the rule of law. It seems to be falling off, and it's important for the functioning of this particular constitution. Many an average American I meet today seems to think the Courts just interfere with the will of the majority and they appear to believe that it is wrong that the Court can do that.