Religion

And did not give them even Freedom of Religion, culture.

In response to that, some of my ancestors founded/(and others fought?) the United States of America. Which in part at least attempted to rectify that sort of oppression. By setting up 1) "freedom of religion." While simultaneously 2) strongly making sure that no religions would control our secular government.

My philosophy has followed that. Allowing freedom of religion. But making sure no religion controlled our country. Especially, violent religion.

When working with Indians, I encouraged them to follow their traditional culture, religions, if they wanted. But I wanted to makes sure no religion totally dominated them, or our government.

China is in a similar position. In the 19th century, it had been all but colonized by Christian soldiers. And it has therefore been attempting to make sure that militant religion - like much of Islam - does not again become a problem. As it has been in America, in the Middle East, and in the Far East.