This ties into questions of morality, values, and representation.
One needs a moral framework that guides decision-making in government, it brings those moral perspectives into policymaking. How else can you address ethical dilemmas or serve as a compass for laws? Especially ones that seek fairness, justice, and compassion?

I don't disagree our government is meant to represent diverse populations. However, religion is an integral part of many people's identities, having religious individuals in leadership ensures that these perspectives are not excluded from the conversation. It actually leads to inclusivity and building trust among constituents who share similar values.

You argue that it’s equally important to maintain a balance between personal beliefs and the need for secular governance. To ensures that policies remain inclusive and respectful of all citizens, regardless of their faith or lack thereof.

In short..it's called a conversation. And that's what we're having here.

You can say the framer's intended otherwise.. yet most identified as Christians of different denominations.

They came from various denominations, including Anglicanism, Presbyterianism, and Congregationalism. It's worth noting that some framers, like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, were influenced by Deism, which emphasizes reason and morality over traditional religious dogma. But even they believed in a God.

We're well off the track here Skye. My
only intention was to say I've never seen such times as we are experiencing now...

And I do mean "we".. that's an inclusive word.