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A tongue in cheek re-write...
That idea works for so many things
Simple argument, all forms of religion should be totally banned by the government.
1) it is intrinsically evil:
The vast majority of evil acts in the world and throughout history are commited by religious people. Religion is also used to justify many atrocities, from wars to hate crimes.
2) There is rampant abuse of the minors and women in the religious world: many religions have been found to shelter child sex abusers, and also encourage child marriages and rape.
3) it is impossible to regulate:
Religious fundamentalism thrives underground, the more is is regulated, the more likely suicide bombers do their thing.
4) Religious material is often market to children and are easily accessible to minors. If RJ Reynolds started a website where teens could just mail order cigarettes with no ID and no age verification there would be hell to pay, why is it different? Cigarettes are way less harmful than religion. Children cannot legally consent to view such tracts.